Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Rondo | Honda Pilot | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 130 kW@6000 229 Nm@4000 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 186 kW@5700 343 Nm@4800 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,774 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,547 mm | 4,849 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,821 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,720 mm | 1,803 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,512 kg | 1,959 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 79 L | -19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,562 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,387 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,057 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,580 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 970 mm | 978 mm | -8 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 892 mm | 970 mm | -78 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,496 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,024 mm | 1,229 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 795 mm | 815 mm | -20 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,814 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,845 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 184 L | 510 L | -326 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 898 L | 1,351 L | 897 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,095 L | 2,464 L | 0 L |
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 |
2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ability to make adjustments to fit all drivers in the family, supportive and comfortable over long drives see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
It is absolutely the right size for our needs. see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Large leg room. see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
great for the kids and/or parent to hang out together with easy access to compartments and storage see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of room, even in the 3rd row - unlike the highlander see full Honda Pilot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
3rd row passengers had enough room to sit comfortably. see full Honda Pilot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
all 8 are comfortable. see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
no captains chairs like in Odyssey see full Honda Pilot review |