Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Dodge Magnum | Kia Rondo | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.0 in | 106.3 in | 13.7 in |
Length | 197.7 in | 179.0 in | 18.7 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 71.7 in | 2.4 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 67.7 in | -9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3896 lb. | 3333 lb. | 563 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 41.6 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 0.0 in | 58.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 54.6 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.3 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 41.6 in | -3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 0.0 in | 57.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 53.9 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 38.2 in | 2 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 | 82 in (over 2 rows) | 110.8 in (over 3 rows) | -28.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.2 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 20.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.2 | 31.7 ft3 | -4.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.6 ft3 | 74.0 ft3 | -2.4 ft3 |
2008 Dodge Magnum Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
more or less a full sized car...very comfortable on long trips...power seats recline well. see full Dodge Magnum review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 350-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
SRT style seats fit very well, provide excellent side suppiort. see full Dodge Magnum 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 |