Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Rondo | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 169 lb-ft@4000 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0 in |
Length | 179.0 in | 184.1 in | -5.1 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 74.4 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 67.9 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3333 lb. | 3846 lb. | -513 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.2 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.5 in | -59.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 55.8 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.6 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 39.6 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.6 in | -58.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 55.0 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 36.8 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.1 in | 34.8 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.3 in | 44.6 in | -4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 31.3 in | 0 in |
Total Legroom | 110.8 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | -3.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 ft3 | 34.2 ft3 | -2.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.0 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -4.2 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 |
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It has leather seats with electric adjustment, so I can get a good seating position. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It is fantastic. You can ride for hundreds of miles a day and not get sore at all. My bad back loves it. Hyundai should start making home furniture. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |