Model Year | 2008 | 2023 | |
Model | Saturn AURA | Kia Carnival | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 219 hp@5900 219 lb-ft@3200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 121.7 in | -9.4 in |
Length | 190.9 in | 203.0 in | -12.1 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 78.5 in | -8.2 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 68.5 in | -10.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3578 lb. | 4376 lb. | -798 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.9 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 64.2 in | -8.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 59.8 in | -6.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.1 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 39.5 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 63.2 in | -9.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 66.4 in | -14.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 40.5 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.6 in | -38.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 59.5 in | -59.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.4 in | -50.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.6 in | -35.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 117.2 in (over 3 rows) | -37.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.9 ft3 | 40.2 ft3 | -25.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.9 | 86.9 ft3 | -72 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.9 ft3 | 145.1 ft3 | -130.2 ft3 |
2008 Saturn AURA Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable for tall people. Lots of front seat legroom and headroom. Telescopic steering. Centre armrest adjusts nicely, I can drive with both elbows resting and still hold steering wheel. see full Saturn AURA review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 219-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats fit me well and I find I can drive for hours without discomfort. see full Saturn AURA review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tilt/telescoping. Power and heated. They hold you in place in curves better than a sedan usually does. see full Saturn AURA review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room for legs and headroom, even for a tall person. Everything seems to be reachable. see full Saturn AURA review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It has plenty of room for legs and is comfortable. see full Saturn AURA review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The seats have sufficient support for longer trips. see full Saturn AURA review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Saturn AURA review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My legs are very very long. tried Honda Accord, Nissan Altima and Nissan Maxima. Sit in this, drive it, buy it. its that simple. see full Saturn AURA review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Leather and room. heated seats. Killer stock audio system. see full Saturn AURA review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It is obvious that a lot of thought was poured into the design of the rear seat area and the effect is outstanding see full Saturn AURA review |
2008 Saturn AURA Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Less leg room than the Milan and I had less headroom because of the installed sunroof. see full Saturn AURA review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Aura had less rear headroom. When I set in the rear seat, my head was right against the edge of the rear glass mounting. see full Saturn AURA review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat room is adequate for normal sized adults. see full Saturn AURA review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Difficult to enter and exit. Low roof bangs head, B post trim causes bruising for tall driver when entering see full Saturn AURA review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Carnival.