Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Kia Sedona | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,020 mm | 2,804 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,131 mm | 4,867 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,989 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,760 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,990 kg | 1,436 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 70 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,605 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,504 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,659 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,674 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,039 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 973 mm | 0 mm | 973 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,537 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,273 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 864 mm | 0 mm | 864 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,962 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 912 L | 450 L | 462 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,268 L | 15.9 | -13.9 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,007 L | 15.9 | -11.9 L |
2006 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 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 |
2013 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Volkswagen's research must have found that Americans highly value rear legroom, because the Passat has an abundance of it. Unless you're an NBA center you'll have plenty of room to stretch out in the back of this sedan. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2013 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Older teenagers like the extra room see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
HUGE amount of rear legroom! see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tons of room while driving. I am 6'4" and have plenty of leg and headroom. see full Volkswagen Passat review |