Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Mercury Mountaineer | Kia Sedona | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 118.9 in | -5.2 in |
Length | 193.5 in | 202.0 in | -8.5 in |
Width | 73.5 in | 78.3 in | -4.8 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 69.3 in | 3.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4457 lb. | 4387 lb. | 70 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.9 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 63.2 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 59.2 in | -3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.7 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.8 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.0 in | 65.3 in | -6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 65.9 in | -10.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 40.9 in | -4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 38.3 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 60.5 in | -7.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 50.1 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 34.0 in | 0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | -2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 32.2 ft3 | -18.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 80.1 ft3 | -36.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 82.8 ft3 | 141.5 ft3 | -58.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Mercury Mountaineer.
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 |