Kia Rondo (2008) vs. Honda HR-V (2016) Specs

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2008 Kia Rondo and 2016 Honda HR-V Specifications

Model Year	2008	2016
Model	Kia Rondo	Honda HR-V
Engine	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 162 hp@5800 164 lb-ft@4250	1.8L I4 OHC-4v 141 hp@6500 127 lb-ft@4300
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	102.8 in	3.5 in
Length	179.0 in	169.1 in	9.9 in
Width	71.7 in	69.8 in	1.9 in
Height	67.7 in	63.2 in	4.5 in
Curb Weight	3333 lb.	2902 lb.	431 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.8 gal.	13.2 gal.	2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.6 in	39.5 in	2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	0.0 in	56.8 in	-56.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.6 in	53.1 in	1.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	41.2 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	41.6 in	38.3 in	3.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.5 in	-54.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.9 in	47.4 in	6.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.2 in	39.3 in	-1.1 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)	80.5 in (over 2 rows)	30.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	6.5 ft³	24.3 ft³	-17.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	31.7 ft³	24.3	7.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	74.0 ft³	58.8 ft³	15.2 ft³

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Rondo

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

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Honda HR-V

2016 Honda HR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	Also like the Fit, the Honda HR-V leads its class in rear seat spaciousness. with a large-sedan-like 39.3 inches of legroom to the Chevrolet Trax's still adult-worthy 35.7. Rear headroom is ample in both pint-sized crossovers. Given the ability to carry four adults with room to spare, it's no surprise that many people are deciding that they don't need a larger vehicle. see full Honda HR-V review

2016 Honda HR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	I hear more complaints about uncomfortable seats from Honda owners than from those of any other brand. The seats in compact Hondas also happen to be among my least favorite. Those in the HR-V, like the similar seats in the Fit, have a headrest and fixed lumbar bulge that jut too far forward for my personal build. The Trax seats also have a somewhat intrusive headrest, but a power-adjustable lumbar bulge. Try either out extensively before you buy to avoid an unpleasant surprise after the fact. see full Honda HR-V review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Honda HR-V

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