Model Year | 2009 | 2020 | |
Model | Kia Rondo | Hyundai Kona | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 169 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.4 in | 3.9 in |
Length | 179.0 in | 164.0 in | 15 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 70.9 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 61.0 in | 6.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3333 lb. | 3043 lb. | 290 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 39.6 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | -55.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 53.3 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.5 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 37.8 in | 3.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.5 in | -54.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 52.2 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 34.6 in | 3.6 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) | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 34.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 19.2 ft3 | -12.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 ft3 | 19.2 | 12.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.0 ft3 | 45.8 ft3 | 28.2 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Hyundai Kona.