Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Rondo | Buick Lucerne | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 192 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4500 |
4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 275 hp@6000 295 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 115.6 in | -9.3 in |
Length | 179.0 in | 203.2 in | -24.2 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 73.8 in | -2.1 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 58.0 in | 9.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3443 lb. | 3969 lb. | -526 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 39.5 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 58.0 in | -58 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 56.1 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.5 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 37.7 in | 3.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.0 in | -57 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 57.0 in | -3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 41.4 in | -3.2 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) | 83.9 in (over 2 rows) | 26.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | -10.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 ft3 | 17.0 | 14.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.0 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 57 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 Buick Lucerne Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD |
this seat with Heat is just amazing. It sucks you in and makes the ride alot more enjoyable see full Buick Lucerne review |