Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
Model | Kia Rondo | Fiat 500 | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 192 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 OHC-4v 135 hp@5500 150 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 90.6 in | 15.7 in |
Length | 179.0 in | 139.6 in | 39.4 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 64.1 in | 7.6 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 59.8 in | 7.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3443 lb. | 2505 lb. | 938 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 10.5 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 38.9 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 49.4 in | -49.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 47.9 in | 6.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.7 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 35.6 in | 6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 46.4 in | -46.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 42.6 in | 11.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 31.7 in | 6.5 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) | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) | 38.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 | -3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 ft3 | 9.5 | 22.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.0 ft3 | 30.1 ft3 | 43.9 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 |
2016 Fiat 500 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Rear seating is very cramped, and the ease of entry/exit is poor. Think of the rear seats as emergency seating- like a Porsche 911, and you get the idea. No one will want to travel across town in the rear seats. Forget a road trip entirely. see full Fiat 500 review |
2015 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Roomy in front but narrow. With two people in front you're bound to rub shoulders or arms when using the arm rests. see full Fiat 500 review |
2015 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I would not put anyone on the rear seats. Maybe very short people for short distances. see full Fiat 500 review |