CHRYSLER VOYAGER LX. *Base price includes freight, any performance
options, and all applicable luxury and gas-guzzler taxes. C/D TEST RESULTS.
KIA SEDONA EX Vehicle type: front-engine, front-wheel-drive, 7-passenger, 5-door van
C / D TEST RESULTS ACCELERATION Seconds Zero to 30 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.1 40 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.0 50 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.2 60 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9.6 70 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.0 80 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17.0 90 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22.0 100 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31.1 110 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43.1 Street start, 5–60 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.0 Top-gear acceleration, 30–50 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.9 50–70 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.8 Standing 1/4 -mile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17.4 sec @ 81 mph Top speed (governor limited) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122 mph
Fuel capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19.8 gal Oil capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.5 qt Water capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9.9 qt
Price as tested: $23,805
CHASSIS/BODY Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .unit construction Body material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .welded steel stampings
Price and option breakdown: base Kia Sedona EX (includes $595 freight), $21,590; leather upholstery, $850; anti-lock brakes, $595; sunroof, $575; two-tone paint, $195
INTERIOR SAE volume, front seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 cu ft middle seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 cu ft rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 cu ft cargo volume, seats in/out . . . . . . . .22/128 cu ft Practical cargo room, length of pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140.0 in largest sheet of plywood . . . . . . . . .42.0 x 91.0 in no. of 10 x 10 x 16-in boxes, seats in/out . . . . . . . . .9/69 Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .bucket Seat adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .fore and aft, seatback angle, front height, rear height Restraint systems, front . . . . . .manual 3-point belts, driver and passenger airbags rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .manual 3-point belts, center lap belt General comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .poor fair good excellent Fore-and-aft support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .poor fair good excellent Lateral support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .poor fair good excellent
Major standard accessories: power steering, windows, seats, and locks; A/C; cruise control; tilting steering wheel; rear defroster and wiper Sound system: Kia AM/FM-stereo radio/cassette/CD player, 6 speakers ENGINE Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .V-6, iron block and aluminum heads Bore x stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.66 x 3.38 in, 93.0 x 85.8mm Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213 cu in, 3497cc Compression ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.0:1 Engine-control system . . . . . . . .Hyundai with port fuel injection Emissions controls . . . . . . .3-way catalytic converter, feedback air-fuel-ratio control, EGR Valve gear . . . . . . . .belt-driven double overhead cams, 4 valves per cylinder, hydraulic lifters Power (SAE net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195 bhp @ 5500 rpm Torque (SAE net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm Redline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6000 rpm
BRAKING 70–0 mph @ impending lockup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192 ft Fade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .none light moderate heavy HANDLING Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.70 g Understeer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .minimal moderate excessive FUEL ECONOMY EPA city driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 mpg EPA highway driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 mpg C/D-observed fuel economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 mpg
SUSPENSION F: . . . . . . . . . . . .ind, strut located by a control arm, coil springs, anti-roll bar R: . . . . . . . . . . . . .ind, rigid axle located by 4 trailing links and a Panhard rod, coil springs, anti-roll bar
DRIVETRAIN Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-speed automatic with lockup torque converter Final-drive ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.33:1 Gear Ratio Mph/1000 rpm Max. test speed I 3.79 6.1 37 mph (6000 rpm) II 2.06 11.2 67 mph (6000 rpm) III 1.42 16.3 98 mph (6000 rpm) IV 1.00 23.1 122 mph (5275 rpm) V 0.73 31.6 122 mph (3850 rpm)
INTERIOR SOUND LEVEL Idle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 dBA Full-throttle acceleration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 dBA 70-mph cruising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 dBA 70-mph coasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 dBA
STEERING Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .rack-and-pinion, power-assisted Turns lock-to-lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.4 Turning circle curb-to-curb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41.1 ft BRAKES F: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.9 x 1.0-in vented disc R: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.0 x 2.5-in cast-iron drum Power assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vacuum with anti-lock control
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES Wheelbase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114.6 in Track, F/R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64.4/63.4 in Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194.1 in Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74.6 in Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69.3 in Ground clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.9 in Curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4862 lb Weight distribution, F/R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57.5/42.5%
CURRENT BASE PRICE* dollars x 1000
ACCELERATION seconds
0—60 mph 1/4-mile
BRAKING 70—0 mph, feet
WHEELS AND TIRES Wheel size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.0 x 15 in Wheel type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .cast aluminum Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hankook RA07, P215/70HR-15 Test inflation pressures, F/R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35/35 psi
ROADHOLDING 300-foot skidpad, g
EPA CITY FUEL ECONOMY mpg
CHEVROLET VENTURE
KIA SEDONA EX
KIA SEDONA EX
CHEVROLET VENTURE
CHEVROLET VENTURE
KIA SEDONA EX
TOYOTA SIENNA LE
TOYOTA SIENNA LE
TOYOTA SIENNA LE
CHRYSLER VOYAGER LX
CHRYSLER VOYAGER LX
CHEVROLET VENTURE
CHRYSLER VOYAGER LX
CHRYSLER VOYAGER LX
TOYOTA SIENNA LE
TOYOTA SIENNA LE
CHRYSLER VOYAGER LX
CHEVROLET VENTURE
KIA SEDONA EX
KIA SEDONA EX
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