Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Rondo | Honda Odyssey | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 182 hp@6000 182 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 247 hp@5700 250 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 118.1 in | -11.8 in |
Length | 179.0 in | 202.9 in | -23.9 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 79.2 in | -7.5 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 68.4 in | -0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3443 lb. | 4337 lb. | -894 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 39.7 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 64.4 in | -64.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 58.2 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.9 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 39.5 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 63.5 in | -63.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 66.1 in | -12.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 40.9 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.1 in | 38.0 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 60.9 in | -60.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.3 in | 48.4 in | -8.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 42.4 in | -11.1 in |
Total Legroom | 110.8 in (over 3 rows) | 124.2 in (over 3 rows) | -13.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 | -31.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 ft3 | 93.1 ft3 | -61.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.0 ft3 | 148.5 ft3 | -74.5 ft3 |
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 |
2012 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Odyssey has the best seat setup of any minivan on the market, by a large margin. Standard 8th seat, which is usable, easy to flip the 3rd row, adjustable 2nd row without floor rails to collect debris from kiddos. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 6-speed automatic FWD |
Nice and roomy 2nd row, we really like the Wide mode seating. Very nice 3rd row usable by adults. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2012 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seats are still more thinly padded than the competition - and the third row seat angle is merely adequate. My mother in law noted that our Ody 3rd row is really like a standard seat - not "3rd class" - but the Pacifica made her feel like she was "stuck in the back". see full Honda Odyssey review |