Model Year | 2008 | 2021 | |
Model | Kia Sedona | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 186 kW@6000 343 Nm@3500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 137 kW@4400 300 Nm@1600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,020 mm | 2,789 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,131 mm | 4,702 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,989 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,760 mm | 1,684 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,990 kg | 1,713 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 58 L | 22 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,605 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,504 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,659 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,674 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,039 mm | 927 mm | -926 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 973 mm | 859 mm | 114 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,537 mm | 1,214 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,273 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 864 mm | 709 mm | 155 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,962 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,657 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 912 L | 340 L | 572 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,268 L | 934 L | -932 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,007 L | 1,860 L | 3 L |
2008 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 |
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 |
2008 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan.