Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Rondo | Ford Taurus X | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 192 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.9 in | -6.6 in |
Length | 179.0 in | 200.3 in | -21.3 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 74.9 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 67.4 in | 0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3443 lb. | 4033 lb. | -590 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 39.4 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 58.5 in | -58.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 55.2 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.8 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 39.4 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.9 in | -57.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 56.4 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 39.8 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.1 in | 38.5 in | -3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.3 in | 46.0 in | -5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 33.6 in | -2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 110.8 in (over 3 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -3.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | -10.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 ft3 | 47.4 ft3 | -15.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.0 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 | -11.2 ft3 |
2009 Kia Rondo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tall large people can sit in the second row with more comfort as they can in the front seats of our Honda Civic or Sebring convertible. Third row is not bad for short trips for adults and children would be good for longer trips. see full Kia Rondo review |
2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |