Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Acura RL | Kia Rondo | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 106.3 in | 3.9 in |
Length | 193.6 in | 179.0 in | 14.6 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 71.7 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 67.7 in | -10.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4012 lb. | 3333 lb. | 679 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 41.6 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 0.0 in | 58.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 54.6 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.3 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 41.6 in | -4.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 0.0 in | 56.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 53.9 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 38.2 in | -1.9 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 | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 110.8 in (over 3 rows) | -32.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.1 | 31.7 ft3 | -18.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 ft3 | 74.0 ft3 | -60.9 ft3 |
2007 Acura RL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight up front especially when compared to the M35 which is very roomy. see full Acura RL review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Again, tight when compared to the M35. see full Acura RL review |
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 |