Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Rondo | Buick Rainier | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 192 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4500 |
4.2L I6 DOHC-4v 291 hp@6000 277 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 113.0 in | -6.7 in |
Length | 179.0 in | 193.4 in | -14.4 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 75.4 in | -3.7 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 74.5 in | -6.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3443 lb. | 4417 lb. | -974 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -6.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.2 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 58.5 in | -58.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 55.5 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.1 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 39.6 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.5 in | -58.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 58.1 in | -4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 37.1 in | 1.1 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) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 30.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 43.7 ft3 | -37.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 ft3 | 43.7 | -12 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.0 ft3 | 80.1 ft3 | -6.1 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Buick Rainier.