Model Year | 2019 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Stinger | Kia Rondo | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
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Wheelbase | 114.4 in | 106.3 in | 8.1 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 179.0 in | 11.2 in |
Width | 73.6 in | 71.7 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 55.1 in | 67.7 in | -12.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3611 lb. | 3333 lb. | 278 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 41.6 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 0.0 in | 56.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 54.6 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.3 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 41.6 in | -4.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 53.9 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 38.2 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.1 in | -35.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.3 in | -40.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 110.8 in (over 3 rows) | -31.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.3 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 16.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.3 | 31.7 ft3 | -8.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 40.9 ft3 | 74.0 ft3 | -33.1 ft3 |
2019 Kia Stinger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2018 | Spring for the top-of-the-line Stinger GT2, and the Kia's driver seat gains power adjustments for its side bolsters and cushion length. The tested car was a GT1, yet I did not miss these adjustments. The seat fit me very well without them. I did miss the GT2's ventilated seats on hot days. And if your front seat passenger requires 4-way adjustable lumbar or either of you desires upgraded leather, then you'll also want the top trim. The tested Audi S5 Sportback was fitted with optional ventilated seats. Unfortunately, upgrading to these seats deletes the otherwise standard power-adjustable side bolsters (and massage function), and in this car I did miss having them. Compared to the Kia's, the Audi's seats are much firmer and not nearly as form-fitting. In my rating, I've assumed that the S5 Sportback's standard seats can be adjusted to provide better support than the optional ventilated seats. Otherwise I'd rate the Kia's front seats "much better." Moving to the back seat, in either car headroom should be just enough for adults up to about six feet in height. This is a big improvement over the initial iteration of the S5 Sportback. That car never made it to North America because of a severe rear headroom deficiency. When it comes to rear knee and leg room, the Stinger offers about two-and-a-half more inches. Rear seat passengers are likely to prefer the Kia, especially if they can't quite fit behind a tall driver in the S5. see full Kia Stinger review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Kia Stinger.
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 |