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Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Rondo | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 169 lb-ft@4000 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@5600 222 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.9 in | -0.6 in |
Length | 179.0 in | 184.6 in | -5.6 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 71.9 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 67.9 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3333 lb. | 3649 lb. | -316 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 19.1 gal. | -3.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.0 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.9 in | -57.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 55.1 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.7 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 39.8 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.0 in | -57 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 54.9 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 36.4 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.1 in | 32.3 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.3 in | 39.8 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 30.2 in | 1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 110.8 in (over 3 rows) | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | 3.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | -4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 ft3 | 39.7 ft3 | -8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.0 ft3 | 80.6 ft3 | -6.6 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 |
2006 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |