Model Year | 2020 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Kia Rondo | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 kW@6000 241 Nm@4000 |
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 Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,804 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,854 mm | 4,547 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,859 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,465 kg | 1,562 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 60 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,476 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,422 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 1,057 mm | 959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 970 mm | -66 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 | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,814 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 450 L | 184 L | 266 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.9 | 898 L | -882.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 | 2,095 L | 13.9 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Kia Optima.
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 |