Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan LEAF | Kia Sedona | |
Engine | Electric 107 hp 207 lb-ft |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 1-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 113.8 in | -7.5 in |
Length | 175.0 in | 189.4 in | -14.4 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 78.1 in | -8.4 in |
Height | 61.0 in | 69.3 in | -8.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3366 lb. | 4365 lb. | -999 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -21.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.9 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 63.2 in | -8.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 59.2 in | -7.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.7 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.8 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 65.3 in | -12.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 65.8 in | -15.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 37.0 in | -5.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.4 in | -36.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.2 in | -57.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.3 in | -49.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.9 in | -33.9 in |
Total Legroom | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 112.6 in (over 3 rows) | -39.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.5 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 1.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.5 | 61.8 ft3 | -47.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 121.3 ft3 | -121.3 |
2011 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |
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 |