Kia Rondo (2007) vs. Chevrolet Cruze (2016) Specs

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2007 Kia Rondo and 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Specifications

Model Year	2007	2016
Model	Kia Rondo	Chevrolet Cruze
Engine	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 162 hp@5800 164 lb-ft@4250	turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 153 hp@5600 177 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	106.3 in	0 in
Length	179.0 in	183.7 in	-4.7 in
Width	71.7 in	70.5 in	1.2 in
Height	67.7 in	57.4 in	10.3 in
Curb Weight	3333 lb.	2870 lb.	463 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.8 gal.	13.7 gal.	2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.6 in	38.9 in	2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.9 in	-54.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.6 in	53.2 in	1.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	42.0 in	-0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	41.6 in	37.3 in	4.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.2 in	-53.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.9 in	51.9 in	2 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.2 in	36.1 in	2.1 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)	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	32.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	6.5 ft³	14.8 ft³	-8.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	31.7 ft³	14.8	16.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	74.0 ft³	14.8 ft³	59.2 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Kia Rondo

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

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze

2016 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	The old Chevrolet Cruze, like the Ford Focus, had a rear seat on the tight side even by compact sedan standards. According to the specs, the new one has only gained a few tenths of legroom. But the improvement feels much larger. Chevrolet claims that rear knee room (not a standard spec) has increased by two inches, and this aligns much better with my perceptions. Some competitors, including the Honda Civic, continue to offer more rear seat space. But the new Cruze's back seat could be the most comfortable in the class for two average-sized men. With a position well above the floor, the rear seat cushion provides much better thigh support than the typical sedan, much less the typical compact sedan. The Civic has a lower rear cushion and insufficient foot space under its front seats, squandering its on-paper legroom advantage. Up front the Cruze has comfortable seats (though, like those in the Civic, without adjustable lumbar support) but shoulder room typical of a compact car. The Civic has two more inches of shoulder room and feels more like a midsize sedan in the front seat. Both cars have good driving positions with reasonably compact instrument panels. In L and LS trim, the new Cruze has a 14.9-cubic-foot trunk, nearly identical to that of the new Civic and about as large as you'll find in the class. But the LT and Premier have a compact spare tire that reduces cargo volume to 13.6 cubic feet. Still pretty good. Next year both cars will also be available as hatchbacks. see full Chevrolet Cruze review

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