Model Year | 2007 | 2017 | |
Model | Kia Rondo | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 182 hp@6000 182 lb-ft@4000 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 111.4 in | -5.1 in |
Length | 179.0 in | 191.5 in | -12.5 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 72.4 in | -0.7 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 57.1 in | 10.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3443 lb. | 3250 lb. | 193 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 16.4 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 38.4 in | 3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 56.1 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.2 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 37.1 in | 4.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | -55.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 56.1 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 38.7 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.1 in | 0.0 in | 35.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.3 in | 0.0 in | 40.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 0.0 in | 31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 110.8 in (over 3 rows) | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) | 29.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -8.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 ft3 | 14.8 | 16.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.0 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 59.2 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We have enough room for our two kids and the dog in addition to the cargo space for luggage or groceries. see full Kia Rondo review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Passengers can be comfortable.Also cup holders,good seat belts. see full Kia Rondo review |
2007 Kia Rondo Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It is difficult to find a comfortable driving position in the manual seat because the seat tilts forward as it lifts up. Lumbar support is poor an the steering wheel is too far away. see full Kia Rondo review |
2017 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Mazda6 has one clear disadvantage compared to the Honda Accord: a much less roomy (if comfortable) rear seat. There are at least three more inches of knee room in the back seat of the Honda, a dramatic difference. Mazda redesigned the Mazda6's front seats for 2018, aiming to make them wider and more comfortable. I found them reasonably comfortable, but not exceptional. The side bolsters are on the small side for a car with some sporting pretensions. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2017 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Why doesn't this vehicle have heated front seats (they only cost a tenner or so at manufacturing time) and why doesn't it have electric front seats with memory (it is particularly annoying to have to try and reset the seat after the garage has had the car and adjusted it to their liking)! Again electric front seats don;t really cost anything much to build in. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |