Model Year | 2009 | 2023 | |
Model | Kia Rondo | Buick Encore GX | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 169 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 1.3L I3 DOHC-4v 155 hp@5600 174 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,596 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,547 mm | 4,354 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,821 mm | 1,814 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,720 mm | 1,628 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,512 kg | 1,395 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 50 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,407 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,387 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,057 mm | 968 mm | -967 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,361 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,207 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 970 mm | 914 mm | 56 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 892 mm | 0 mm | 892 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,024 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 795 mm | 0 mm | 795 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,814 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 184 L | 665 L | -481 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 898 L | 23.5 | 874.5 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,095 L | 1,422 L | 1 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Buick Encore GX.