Compare the2022 Ford Transit Connect WagonVS 2021 Kia Sedona

The Ford Transit Connect Wagon has Daytime Running Lights to help keep it more visible under all conditions. Canadian government studies show that driving with lights during the day reduces accidents by 11% by making vehicles more conspicuous. The Sedona doesn’t offer Daytime Running Lights.

Both the Transit Connect Wagon and the Sedona have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, front-wheel drive, height-adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, rearview cameras, available lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, front parking sensors, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Ford Transit Connect Wagon is safer than the Kia Sedona:

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Ford Transit Connect Wagon is safer than the Kia Sedona:

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The Transit Connect Wagon’s 5 year corrosion warranty has no mileage limitations, but the corrosion warranty on the Sedona runs out after 100,000 miles.

There are almost 4 times as many Ford dealers as there are Kia dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Transit Connect Wagon’s warranty.

To reliably power the ignition and other systems and to recharge the battery, the Transit Connect Wagon has a standard 220-amp alternator. The Sedona’s 150-amp alternator isn’t as powerful.

To reliably start during all conditions and help handle large electrical loads, the Transit Connect Wagon has a standard 800-amp battery. The Sedona only offers a standard 660-amp battery.

On the EPA test cycle the Transit Connect Wagon gets better mileage than the Sedona:

In heavy traffic or at stop lights the Transit Connect Wagon 2.0’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. The engine is automatically restarted when the driver gets ready to move again. If the conditions warrant or the driver wishes, the system can be manually disabled at any time for the duration of a trip. The Sedona doesn’t offer an automatic engine start/stop system.

The Transit Connect Wagon has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The Sedona doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Ford Transit Connect Wagon higher (5 to 6 out of 10) than the Kia Sedona (3). This means the Transit Connect Wagon produces up to 23.4 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the Sedona every 15,000 miles.

The Transit Connect Wagon stops shorter than the Sedona:

The Transit Connect Wagon’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 55 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Sedona LX’s standard 65 series tires. The Transit Connect Wagon’s tires are lower profile than the Sedona EX/SX’s 60 series tires.

The Transit Connect Wagon has a standard full size spare tire so a flat doesn’t interrupt your work or a trip. A full size spare isn’t available on the Sedona; it requires you to depend on a temporary spare, which limits mileage and speed before replacement.

The Transit Connect Wagon’s drift compensation steering can automatically compensate for road conditions which would cause the vehicle to drift from side to side, helping the driver to keep the vehicle straight more easily. The Sedona doesn’t offer drift compensation steering.

The Ford Transit Connect Wagon may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 450 to 500 pounds less than the Kia Sedona.

The Transit Connect Wagon is 11.4 inches shorter than the Sedona, making the Transit Connect Wagon easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The Transit Connect Wagon is 5.9 inches narrower than the Sedona, making the Transit Connect Wagon easier to handle and maneuver in traffic.

The front grille of the Transit Connect Wagon XLT offers available electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The Sedona doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The Transit Connect Wagon has 7.1 inches more front headroom, 1.4 inches more front legroom, 6.3 inches more rear headroom, 3 inches more third row headroom and .2 inches more third row legroom than the Sedona.

A low lift-over cargo hatch design makes loading and unloading the Transit Connect Wagon easier. The Transit Connect Wagon’s cargo hatch lift-over height is 22.4 inches, while the Sedona’s liftover is 26 inches.

Optional Trailer Stability Control on the Transit Connect Wagon uses the AdvanceTrac® sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The Sedona doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

The Transit Connect Wagon’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Sedona’s manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are optional on the Transit Connect Wagon to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The Sedona doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

The Transit Connect Wagon has a standard dual zone air-conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible. Dual zone air-conditioning is only available on the Sedona EX/SX.

The Transit Connect Wagon Titanium’s optional Enhanced Active Park Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, with the driver only controlling speed with the brake pedal. The Sedona doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

The Ford Transit Connect outsold the Kia Sedona by 21% during the 2021 model year.