Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Rondo | Buick Rendezvous | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 169 lb-ft@4000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 232 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.2 in | -5.9 in |
Length | 179.0 in | 186.5 in | -7.5 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 73.6 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 68.9 in | -1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3333 lb. | 4114 lb. | -781 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.9 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 58.7 in | -58.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 61.1 in | -6.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.5 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 40.1 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.7 in | -58.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 61.1 in | -7.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 39.0 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.1 in | 37.5 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.5 in | -48.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.3 in | 48.3 in | -8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 34.6 in | -3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 110.8 in (over 3 rows) | 114.1 in (over 3 rows) | -3.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 18.1 ft3 | -11.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 ft3 | 54.5 ft3 | -22.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.0 ft3 | 108.9 ft3 | -34.9 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 |
2006 Buick Rendezvous Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 195-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
easy to get in and out of! see full Buick Rendezvous review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.6L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
One of the few reasonable sized vehicles that you can get seven people in without an issue. They can all be bigger people. see full Buick Rendezvous review |