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2008 Chrysler Town & Country and 2009 Kia Rondo Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Chrysler Town & Country | Kia Rondo | |
| Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 169 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 2,700 mm | 1 mm |
| Length | 5,144 mm | 4,547 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,953 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,750 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,040 kg | 1,512 kg | 1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 78 L | 60 L | 18 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,600 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,448 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 1,057 mm | 995 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,643 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,646 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 922 mm | 970 mm | -48 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 963 mm | 892 mm | 71 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,575 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,237 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 955 mm | 795 mm | 160 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,908 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,814 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 926 L | 184 L | 742 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,350 L | 898 L | -896 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,089 L | 2,095 L | 2 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country
| 2008 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It holds 5 people in the rear comfortly. It also has great utility. With the Stow & Go seats they all fold neatly into the floor. It even fits a 4 foot by 8 foot sheet of plywood -- I did not have to rent a truck from Home Depot. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Better seats and seating position than Town Car or Deville as a comparison. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room for adults see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Need van for cross country trip,,,this van is huge inside.. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very good support. Just the right height. Tilt steering column adds to comfort. Armrest also provides added comfort. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The 2nd and 3rd row seats are acceptable for even long trips. This is not the Stow-&-Go version where the seats seem to be thinner, less comfortable. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2008 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Stow-n-Go rear seats (rear AND middle seats fold flat into floor) are a mixed blessing. GREAT for cargo room flexibility but too small for best comfort for larger adults. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
inadequate thigh support, difficulty adjusting power seat into good position, seat bottom too flat and "lumpy" with leather/heated seats see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
the drivers seat in relation to the steering wheel is off too the left a bit see full Chrysler Town & Country 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 | ||
| 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 |
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