Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | |
Model | Kia Rondo | Buick Encore | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 162 hp@5800 164 lb-ft@4250 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 100.6 in | 5.7 in |
Length | 179.0 in | 168.4 in | 10.6 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 69.9 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 65.2 in | 2.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3333 lb. | 3190 lb. | 143 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 39.6 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.1 in | -54.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 51.7 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.8 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 38.8 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.5 in | -52.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 50.1 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 35.7 in | 2.5 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) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 34.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 18.8 ft3 | -12.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 ft3 | 18.8 | 12.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.0 ft3 | 48.4 ft3 | 25.6 ft3 |
2007 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 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We have enough room for our two kids and the dog in addition to the cargo space for luggage or groceries. see full Kia Rondo review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Passengers can be comfortable.Also cup holders,good seat belts. see full Kia Rondo review |
2007 Kia Rondo Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It is difficult to find a comfortable driving position in the manual seat because the seat tilts forward as it lifts up. Lumbar support is poor an the steering wheel is too far away. see full Kia Rondo review |
2014 Buick Encore Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
From the neck down, the Encore's high-mounted, cushy-yet-firm seats deliver comfort congruent with its mission. Some people also won't have a problem with their design from the neck up. Others will find the headrests uncomfortable and too far forward. Given the Encore's compact exterior, it should come as no surprise that even the more-compact-than-most-compact-crossovers Tucson has a few more inches for both shoulders and legs. But the Buick nevertheless has enough room inside to comfortably seat four good-sized adults. It helps that the rear seat is comfortably high off the floor and that there's a lot of room for the rear passengers' feet beneath the front seats. Children, especially those who've outgrown boosters, will have more to complain about. They'll easily fit, but their view outward through the small, high rear side windows will be limited to the treetops. Though the front seats in the Tucson aren't as comfortable as those in the Encore, with a less luxurious feel and less supportive side bolsters, their headrests aren't overly intrusive. Rear seat passengers won't find the cushion as comfortably positioned, but small ones will have a somewhat easier time seeing out its side windows. see full Buick Encore review |
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