Kia Sedona 0–60 Times
The Kia Sedona 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 10 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Kia Sedona is the 2015 Kia Sedona SXL, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.40 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.80 seconds at 91.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Kia Sedona is the 2002 Kia Sedona EX, which took 9.80 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.40 seconds at 81.0 mph, according to Motor Week.
Out of all the Kia Sedona tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.26 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.36 seconds at 86.54 mph.
Fastest 0–60
7.40sec
2015 SXL · stock
Average 0–60
8.26sec
Across 10 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
16.36sec
@ 86.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
9.80sec
2002 EX
Across 10 verified runs, the Kia Sedona ranges from 7.40 to 9.80 seconds 0–60, with a 8.26-second average.
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Kia Sedona Performance Overview
Kia’s Sedona performance profile spans 2002 to 2016 in this dataset, covering 10 verified tests across four model years. Early VQ-generation vans (2002–2005) used a 195-hp naturally aspirated gasoline V6 and sat at the slower end of the range, with the 2002 EX posting 0-60 in 9.8 seconds in one test and 9.6 seconds in another. That established the first benchmark before the model’s mid-cycle improvement arrived.
By 2006, the Sedona had moved the standard meaningfully, with the LX cutting 0-60 to 8.0 seconds. The largest step came with the YP generation, which entered the data in 2015 with a 276-hp naturally aspirated gasoline V6. In this era, tested trims included the SX and SXL, and the quickest examples brought the minivan into the mid-7-second range: the 2015 SXL reached 60 mph in 7.4 seconds and covered the quarter-mile in 15.8 seconds at 91 mph, while a 2015 SX recorded 7.7 seconds.
As it stands in this sample, the YP-generation Sedona represents the model’s quickest form, with an overall 0-60 spread from 9.8 to 7.4 seconds and an average quarter-mile of 16.36 seconds at 86.5 mph, all from gasoline-powered configurations.
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Kia Sedona 0–60 Times by Generation: VQ to YP
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YP | 2015–2021 | 7.74s | 7.40s — 2015 SXL | 5 | The YP generation (2015–2021) averaged 7.74 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2015 SXL at 7.40 seconds. Output was 276 hp across 3.3L V6 configurations. |
| VQ | 2002–2005 | 9.70s | 9.60s — 2002 EX | 2 | The VQ generation (2002–2005) averaged 9.70 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 2002 EX at 9.60 seconds. Output was 195 hp across 3.5L V6 configurations. |
YP
2015–2021
Avg 0–60
7.74s
Fastest
7.40s
Tests
5
2015 SXL
The YP generation (2015–2021) averaged 7.74 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2015 SXL at 7.40 seconds. Output was 276 hp across 3.3L V6 configurations.
VQ
2002–2005
Avg 0–60
9.70s
Fastest
9.60s
Tests
2
2002 EX
The VQ generation (2002–2005) averaged 9.70 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 2002 EX at 9.60 seconds. Output was 195 hp across 3.5L V6 configurations.
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Kia Sedona 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
10 tests · 4 years
▾
2016 Kia Sedona
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
7.80
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.00
sec
Recorded Tests
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#02
2016 Kia Sedona SX
7.80sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.00s
¼ mi @ 89.3 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 7.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 89.3 mph
- Engine
- 3.3L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 276 hp
- Torque
- 248 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,683 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 17.0 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 25 H / 19.3 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Minivan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 10
How we verify Kia Sedona performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Kia Sedona trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Kia Sedona 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
0–60 →
¼ mile →
Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Kia Sedona performance FAQs
10 questions
The 2016 Kia Sedona SX runs 0-60 mph in 7.8 seconds. In the same test, it covered the quarter-mile in 16.0 seconds at 89.3 mph. That makes the 2016 model quicker than the Sedona’s 8.26-second average across 10 recorded runs.
The quickest Kia Sedona on record is the 2015 Sedona SXL, with a 0-60 mph time of 7.4 seconds. It also owns the model’s best quarter-mile result at 15.8 seconds with a 91 mph trap speed, making it the benchmark Sedona for straight-line performance.
The fastest stock Kia Sedona is also the 2015 SXL. Its best verified 0-60 mph time is 7.4 seconds, and that run was recorded in stock form. There are no modified Sedona runs in the current record set, so the fastest overall and fastest stock results are the same.
The YP-generation Kia Sedona, covering 2015 to 2021, averages 7.74 seconds from 0-60 mph across 5 tests. Its quickest recorded run is 7.4 seconds by the 2015 SXL. That makes the YP generation the fastest Sedona generation currently on record.
The fastest YP Sedona is the 2015 SXL, which reaches 60 mph in 7.4 seconds. Within the 2015-2021 YP generation, that is the quickest verified result. The whole generation averages 7.74 seconds across 5 tests, so the SXL sits at the sharp end of Sedona performance.
The VQ-generation Kia Sedona, sold from 2002 to 2005, averages 9.7 seconds from 0-60 mph across 2 tests. Its quickest run is 9.6 seconds, recorded by the 2002 EX. Compared with later Sedonas, the VQ generation is notably slower in straight-line acceleration.
The SXL is clearly quicker than the EX on record. Across 4 tests, the SXL averages 7.73 seconds to 60 mph and has a best run of 7.4 seconds. The EX also has 4 tests, but averages 8.98 seconds with a best of 8.2 seconds.
The SX is slightly quicker than the LX in recorded testing. The SX posts a 0-60 mph time of 7.8 seconds, while the LX records 8.0 seconds. Both are quicker than many earlier Sedona trims, but the SX holds the edge between these two.
Across 10 recorded tests, the Kia Sedona averages 8.26 seconds from 0-60 mph. Its average quarter-mile time is 16.36 seconds at 86.5 mph. Those figures reflect the full range of tested Sedonas, from the 9.8-second 2002 EX to the 7.4-second 2015 SXL.
The fastest Kia Sedona quarter-mile on record is 15.8 seconds at 91 mph, set by the 2015 SXL. Across all 10 Sedona tests, the average quarter-mile is 16.36 seconds at 86.5 mph. For the 2016 Sedona SX specifically, the quarter-mile time is 16.0 seconds at 89.3 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Kia Sedona can do, not a single marketing claim.
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