| Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
| Model | Kia Sedona | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 244 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 102.4 in | 11.4 in |
| Length | 189.4 in | 171.9 in | 17.5 in |
| Width | 78.1 in | 69.5 in | 8.6 in |
| Height | 69.3 in | 61.4 in | 7.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4365 lb. | 3140 lb. | 1225 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 7.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 53.3 in | 9.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 52.3 in | 6.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.3 in | 52.6 in | 12.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.8 in | 43.7 in | 22.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 36.2 in | 0.8 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) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 34.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.9 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -6.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 61.8 ft3 | 19.8 | 42 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 121.3 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | 59.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Kia Sedona.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Toyota Matrix.