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Chevrolet Equinox (2012) vs. Kia Rondo (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox and 2009 Kia Rondo specs.

2012 Chevrolet Equinox and 2009 Kia Rondo Specifications

Model Year 2012 2009  
Model Chevrolet Equinox Kia Rondo  
Engine 3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
192 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,858 mm 2,700 mm 0 mm
Length 4,770 mm 4,547 mm 0 mm
Width 1,842 mm 1,821 mm 0 mm
Height 1,684 mm 1,720 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,789 kg 1,562 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 71 L 60 L 11 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,039 mm 1,057 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,417 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,387 mm 1,387 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,046 mm 1,049 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 996 mm 1,057 mm 995 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,405 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,298 mm 1,369 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,013 mm 970 mm -969 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 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) 2,814 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 892 L 184 L 708 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 31.5 898 L -866.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,804 L 2,095 L -1 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox

2012 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Just might be enough for a 7 footer. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
It gets more comfortable the more I drive and I do take long drives at times see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I have two children and they can ride back there comfortablely see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rear seat slides 8" forward and back. In the back position, excellent leg room for adults. When slid forward, good rear cargo room. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Great - lots of leg room and very adjustable see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2012 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Front seats are not very supportive, and you sink down into them see full Chevrolet Equinox review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Kia Rondo

2009 Kia Rondo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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