Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Honda Element | Kia Rondo | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 OHC-4v 124 kW@5500 218 Nm@4000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 130 kW@6000 229 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,576 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,300 mm | 4,547 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,788 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,587 kg | 1,512 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 60 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,397 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,041 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 1,057 mm | 964 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,326 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,209 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 970 mm | 23 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 | 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,814 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 736 L | 184 L | 552 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 26.0 | 898 L | -872 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,183 L | 2,095 L | 0 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Honda Element.
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 |