Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Rondo | Acura TSX | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 169 lb-ft@4000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@6800 164 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.1 in | 1.2 in |
Length | 179.0 in | 183.4 in | -4.4 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 69.4 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 57.3 in | 10.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3333 lb. | 3345 lb. | -12 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 17.1 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 37.8 in | 3.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.4 in | -55.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 54.4 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.4 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 37.3 in | 4.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.5 in | -53.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 54.4 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 34.2 in | 4 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) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 34.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | -6.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 ft3 | 13.2 | 18.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.0 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 60.8 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 |
2007 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
able to undertake long drives in comfort. Able to enter/leave car without being contortionist. Easy copes with my (very) large body frame. see full Acura TSX review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Passengers love the car. Never had any complaints. see full Acura TSX review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
This is a very subjective area, but I found the seat comfortable. see full Acura TSX review |
2007 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Smaller than comparably priced sedans. see full Acura TSX review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Not enough of it. see full Acura TSX review |