Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Rondo | Chevrolet Traverse | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 182 hp@6000 182 lb-ft@4000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 3,020 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,547 mm | 5,207 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,821 mm | 1,991 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,720 mm | 1,788 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,562 kg | 2,173 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 83 L | -23 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,575 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,387 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,057 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,557 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 970 mm | 935 mm | 35 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 892 mm | 960 mm | -68 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,463 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,024 mm | 1,227 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 795 mm | 843 mm | -48 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,814 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,827 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 184 L | 691 L | -507 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 898 L | 1,948 L | 897 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,095 L | 3,296 L | -1 L |
2008 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 |
Passengers can be comfortable.Also cup holders,good seat belts. 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 |
2008 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 |
2012 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |