Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Rondo | Acura RDX | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 169 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.3 in | 2 in |
Length | 179.0 in | 180.7 in | -1.7 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 73.6 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 65.2 in | 2.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3333 lb. | 3968 lb. | -635 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 38.7 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 58.2 in | -58.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 54.4 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.8 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 38.3 in | 3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.3 in | -56.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 53.0 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 37.6 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.1 in | 0.0 in | 35.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.3 in | 0.0 in | 40.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 0.0 in | 31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 110.8 in (over 3 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 31.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 27.8 ft3 | -21.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 ft3 | 27.8 | 3.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.0 ft3 | 60.6 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 |
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 |
2009 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
back support is excellent see full Acura RDX review |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
For, supportive, yet easy to find a comfortable position. see full Acura RDX review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Keeps me alert see full Acura RDX review |
2009 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
passenger seat is manual?!!??? how cheap can you get here see full Acura RDX review |