Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Sedona | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 244 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 111.0 in | 7.9 in |
Length | 202.0 in | 197.2 in | 4.8 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 72.8 in | 5.5 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 58.5 in | 10.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4387 lb. | 3495 lb. | 892 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 38.8 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 59.4 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 55.8 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.3 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.5 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.3 in | 58.2 in | 7.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.9 in | 56.2 in | 9.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 40.9 in | 0 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) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 34.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.2 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 17.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 80.1 ft3 | 14.4 | 65.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.5 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 127.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Kia Sedona.
2009 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |