Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Sedona | Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 103.9 in | 15 in |
Length | 202.0 in | 176.0 in | 26 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 71.3 in | 7 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 66.7 in | 2.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4387 lb. | 3505 lb. | 882 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.0 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 56.3 in | 6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 55.5 in | 3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.3 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.2 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.3 in | 54.9 in | 10.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.9 in | 44.0 in | 21.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 37.2 in | 3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.3 in | 0.0 in | 38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 60.5 in | 0.0 in | 60.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.1 in | 0.0 in | 50.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.0 in | 0.0 in | 34 in |
Total Legroom | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 38.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.2 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | 7.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 80.1 ft3 | 24.4 | 55.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.5 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 | 72.6 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
The seat is snug and offers lumbar support. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review |