Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Rondo | Ford Focus | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 169 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.3 in | 2 in |
Length | 179.0 in | 171.6 in | 7.4 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 71.8 in | -0.1 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 57.7 in | 10 in |
Curb Weight | 3333 lb. | 2958 lb. | 375 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 38.3 in | 3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.6 in | -55.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 53.9 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.9 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 37.9 in | 3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 52.7 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 33.2 in | 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) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 35.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | -17.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 ft3 | 23.8 | 7.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.0 ft3 | 44.8 ft3 | 29.2 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 Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Like other recently designed Fords, the Focus has a tighter rear seat than most competitors. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with perhaps an inch to spare. see full Ford Focus review |
2012 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Driver seat cushion very uncomfortable after 30 minutes; feels like no cushion in seat see full Ford Focus review |