Model Year | 2016 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Kia Rondo | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 178 hp@5700 184 lb-ft@2500 |
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 | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,662 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,417 mm | 4,547 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,844 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,664 kg | 1,512 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 60 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,189 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,463 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,146 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 970 mm | -15 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 | 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,814 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,325 L | 184 L | -183 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 46.8 | 898 L | -851.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,180 L | 2,095 L | 0 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Ford Transit Connect.
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 |