Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Sedona | Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 101.4 in | 12.4 in |
Length | 189.4 in | 180.4 in | 9 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 72.2 in | 5.9 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 53.5 in | 15.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4365 lb. | 3269 lb. | 1096 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 38.5 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 54.2 in | 9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 53.7 in | 5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.8 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 34.6 in | 5.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.3 in | 51.2 in | 14.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.8 in | 44.4 in | 21.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 29.2 in | 7.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.4 in | 0.0 in | 36.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.2 in | 0.0 in | 57.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.3 in | 0.0 in | 49.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.9 in | 0.0 in | 33.9 in |
Total Legroom | 112.6 in (over 3 rows) | 72 in (over 2 rows) | 40.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.9 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | -2.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 61.8 ft3 | 15.7 | 46.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 121.3 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | 105.6 ft3 |
2008 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great second row. Not so convinced by third row comfort. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Besides price, it was the rear seats/trunk area that sold me. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Fits handicapped son. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room and comfort compared to the Sonata see full Kia Sedona review |
2008 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The only thing that I would change is the fold down tray that sits between the front seats. (It is removable but I havent done that yey) see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very uncomfortable getting to the 3rd row seats see full Kia Sedona review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse.