2017 Kia Sedona vs 2017 Toyota Sienna

2017 Kia Sedona

2017 Toyota Sienna

Select style

EX FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sedona EX FWD	18	24	$31,647	$33,600
Sedona L FWD	18	24	$26,056	$26,900
Sedona LX FWD	18	24	$27,845	$28,900
Sedona SX FWD	18	25	$34,638	$36,900
Sedona SX-L FWD	17	22	$39,174	$41,900

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L FWD 7-Passenger

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sienna L FWD 7-Passenger	19	27	$27,519	$29,750
Sienna LE AWD 7-Passenger	18	24	$32,449	$35,080
Sienna LE Automatic Access Seat FWD 7-Passenger	19	27	$35,663	$38,555
Sienna LE FWD 8-Passenger	19	27	$30,100	$32,540
Sienna LE Mobility FWD 7-Passenger Mobility	19	27	$30,284	$32,740
Sienna Limited AWD 7-Passenger	18	24	$40,423	$43,940
Sienna Limited FWD 7-Passenger	19	27	$39,375	$42,800
Sienna Limited Premium AWD 7-Passenger	18	24	$43,523	$47,310
Sienna Limited Premium FWD 7-Passenger	19	27	$42,475	$46,170
Sienna SE FWD 8-Passenger	19	27	$33,402	$36,110
Sienna SE Premium FWD 8-Passenger	19	27	$37,766	$40,830
Sienna XLE AWD 7-Passenger	18	24	$35,438	$38,520
Sienna XLE Automatic Access Seat FWD 7-Passenger	19	27	$38,773	$42,145
Sienna XLE FWD 8-Passenger	19	27	$33,406	$36,310
Sienna XLE Premium AWD 7-Passenger	18	24	$38,377	$41,715
Sienna XLE Premium FWD 8-Passenger	19	27	$36,345	$39,505

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$31,647

$27,519

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$33,600

$29,750

Monthly Payment Estimate

$560 / month

$496 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.5

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6.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Kia Sedona is a viable alternative to more popular vans that can cost much more. For less than $30,000 to start, it makes a strong case based on value.

The 2017 Toyota Sienna is now more powerful, but its real strength is its capability and versatility.

TCC Likes

Quiet cabin
Good infotainment system
Available Apple CarPlay

Good standard equipment
Uprated engine, transmission
Comfortable second-row captain's chairs

TCC Dislikes

Mileage is only average
Pricey advanced safety
Can pitch and roll if driven quickly

Somewhat expensive
Not entirely quiet on the road
Big fuel-economy penalty for AWD

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

2WD Minivans

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

63.1

64.6

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

40.9

40.5

Third Head Room (in)

38.9

38.3

Front Hip Room (in)

59.3

58.6

Third Shoulder Room (in)

59.4

61.1

Second Leg Room (in)

41.1

37.6

Front Head Room (in)

39.8

Second Hip Room (in)

66.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

172.3

164.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

63.9

Third Leg Room (in)

34.8

36.3

Second Head Room (in)

39.4

39.7

Third Hip Room (in)

50.3

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.7

6.5

Length, Overall (in)

201.4

200.2

Height, Overall (in)

69.1

68.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

68.8

67.7

Wheelbase (in)

120.5

119.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.1

Track Width, Front (in)

68.5

67.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

78.4

87.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

142

150

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

33.9

39.1

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9

12.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

12.9

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.7

37.5

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P235/60TR18

P235/60TR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/60TR18

P235/60TR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4539

4375

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

17 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

17 X 6.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

660

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

Displacement

3.3 L/204

3.5 L/211

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

276 @ 6000

296 @ 6600

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

248 @ 5200

263 @ 4700

Engine Order Code

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.04

3.00

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.80

2.05

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.23

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.39

4.22

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.65

3.18

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.39

1.49

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.25

5.52

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.80

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Summary

Body Style

Passenger Van

Vehicle Name

Kia Sedona

Toyota Sienna

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.8

8.1

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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