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Model Year | 2016 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Kia Rondo | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 129 kW@6500 209 Nm@4700 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 143 kW@6000 249 Nm@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,351 mm | 4,547 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,381 kg | 1,562 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 60 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 1,057 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 912 mm | 970 mm | -58 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 | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,814 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 657 L | 184 L | 473 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.2 | 898 L | -874.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,597 L | 2,095 L | -1 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Forte.
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 |