Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Kia Sedona | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6000 248 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 120.5 in | -9.5 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 201.4 in | -4.2 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 78.1 in | -5.3 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 68.5 in | -10 in |
Curb Weight | 3495 lb. | 4414 lb. | -919 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.8 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 63.9 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 59.3 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.9 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.4 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 63.1 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 65.8 in | -9.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 40.6 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 59.4 in | -59.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.0 in | -50 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.8 in | -34.8 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 116.3 in (over 3 rows) | -34.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.4 ft3 | 33.9 ft3 | -19.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.4 | 78.4 ft3 | -64 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 ft3 | 142.0 ft3 | -127.6 ft3 |
2009 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Kia Sedona.