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2009 Kia Rondo and 2011 Ford Taurus Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
| Model | Kia Rondo | Ford Taurus | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.9 in | -6.6 in |
| Length | 179.0 in | 202.9 in | -23.9 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 76.2 in | -4.5 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 60.7 in | 7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3333 lb. | 4015 lb. | -682 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -4.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 39.0 in | 2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.9 in | -57.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 56.3 in | -1.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.9 in | -0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 37.8 in | 3.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.9 in | -56.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 55.8 in | -1.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 38.1 in | 0.1 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) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 30.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | -13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 ft3 | 20.1 | 11.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.0 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 53.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Kia Rondo
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Ford Taurus
| 2011 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Leather appointed seats are like sitting in an easy chair. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Independently adjustable lumbar and cushion supports, individual front seat heaters, coolers and massagers for both the seat cushion and the back. Need I say more? see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2011 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review |
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