Model Year | 2019 | 2009 | |
Model | Buick Encore | Kia Rondo | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 114 kW@5600 240 Nm@2000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 130 kW@6000 229 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,555 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,277 mm | 4,547 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,659 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,468 kg | 1,512 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 60 L | -7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,313 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 986 mm | 1,057 mm | 985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,273 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 909 mm | 970 mm | -61 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 892 mm | -892 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,024 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 795 mm | -795 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,814 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 532 L | 184 L | 348 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.8 | 898 L | -879.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,371 L | 2,095 L | -1 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Buick Encore.
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 |