Ford Transit Connect vs Kia Sedona
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2021 Kia Sedona
Overview
| Spec | Ford Transit ConnectXL | Kia SedonaLX |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | XL | LX |
| Body style | Minivan | Minivan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | flex-fuel (FFV) | gas |
| Model year | 2023 | 2021 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford Transit ConnectXL | Kia SedonaLX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $32,790 | $30,400 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford Transit ConnectXL | Kia SedonaLX |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 25 MPG (best) | 21 MPG |
| City MPG | 24 MPG (best) | 18 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 26 MPG (best) | 24 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 15.8 gal | 21.1 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Ford Transit ConnectXL | Kia SedonaLX |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 162 hp | 276 hp (best) |
| Torque | 144 lb-ft | 248 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2 L | 3.3 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford Transit ConnectXL | Kia SedonaLX |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 2 seats | 8 seats (best) |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 123.2 cu ft | 142 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 2,000 lbs | 3,500 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,510 lbs | 1,642 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,581 lbs (best) | 4,443 lbs |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.7 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 104.8 in | 120.5 in (best) |
| Length | 174.2 in | 201.4 in (best) |
| Width | — | 78.1 in (best) |
| Height | 72 in (best) | 68.5 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford Transit ConnectXL | Kia SedonaLX |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Ford Transit Connect | Kia Sedona |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | XL $32,790 MSRP(Currently comparing) | LX $30,400 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | XL $32,790 MSRP | EX $33,700 MSRP |
| 3 | XL $33,790 MSRP | SX $41,500 MSRP |
| 4 | XL $33,790 MSRP | — |
| 5 | XL $34,360 MSRP | — |
| 6 | XL $34,360 MSRP | — |
| 7 | XLT $34,965 MSRP | — |
| 8 | XLT $34,965 MSRP | — |
| 9 | XLT $35,965 MSRP | — |
| 10 | XLT $35,965 MSRP | — |
| 11 | XLT $36,475 MSRP | — |
| 12 | XLT $36,475 MSRP | — |
| 13 | Titanium $38,560 MSRP | — |