Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Rondo | Ford Escape | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.1 in | 3.2 in |
Length | 179.0 in | 174.7 in | 4.3 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 71.1 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 67.7 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 3333 lb. | 3254 lb. | 79 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -0.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.4 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.6 in | -56.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 53.3 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.6 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 39.2 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.9 in | -55.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 49.1 in | 4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 35.6 in | 2.6 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) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 33.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -22.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 ft3 | 29.2 | 2.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.0 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | 7.7 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 |
2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review |
2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review |