Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
Model | Kia Sedona | Volkswagen Beetle | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,891 mm | 2,540 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,811 mm | 4,277 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,984 mm | 1,808 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,760 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,980 kg | 1,366 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 55 L | 25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,605 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,504 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 942 mm | -941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,659 mm | 1,245 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,671 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 798 mm | 142 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 925 mm | 0 mm | 925 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,453 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,252 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 861 mm | 0 mm | 861 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,860 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,847 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 365 L | 436 L | -71 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,750 L | 15.4 | -14.4 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,435 L | 847 L | -844 L |
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 |
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