Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Honda CR-V | Kia Rondo | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 180 hp@6800 161 lb-ft@4400 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 169 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 106.3 in | -3.2 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 179.0 in | 0.3 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 71.7 in | -0.1 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 67.7 in | -1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3389 lb. | 3333 lb. | 56 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 15.8 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.6 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 0.0 in | 56.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 54.6 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 41.6 in | -3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 0.0 in | 56 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 53.9 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 38.2 in | 0.3 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 | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 110.8 in (over 3 rows) | -31 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.7 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 35.7 | 31.7 ft3 | 4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.9 ft3 | 74.0 ft3 | -1.1 ft3 |
2011 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
I sometimes have elderly passengers. They do not have to squirm to get in or do calesthenics to get out. see full Honda CR-V review |
2011 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Could not find a comfortable position, even with a power seat. see full Honda CR-V 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 |