Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Five Hundred | Kia Rondo | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 151 kW@5750 281 Nm@4500 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 130 kW@6000 229 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,098 mm | 4,547 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,892 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,527 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,652 kg | 1,512 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 60 L | 16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 1,057 mm | 979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,463 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,064 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 | 2,111 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,814 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 600 L | 184 L | 416 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.2 | 898 L | -876.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 | 2,095 L | 19.2 |
2007 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
REally comfortable see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
The Limited interior is very confy and I hear that the 2008 taurus is even better. see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
sits high, plenty of room see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
large seats and sits high see full Ford Five Hundred 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 |