Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Rondo | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 109.5 in | -3.2 in |
Length | 179.0 in | 186.6 in | -7.6 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 73.3 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 67.7 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 3333 lb. | 4254 lb. | -921 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 20.8 gal. | -5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 39.7 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.1 in | -59.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 57.6 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.7 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 39.3 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.5 in | -58.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 60.6 in | -6.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 35.5 in | 2.7 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) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 33.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 34.5 ft3 | -28 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 ft3 | 34.5 | -2.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.0 ft3 | 67.4 ft3 | 6.6 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 |
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
small, tight see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
That and MPG are the only real faults so far after 15000 miles and 15 mons. I think our 2001 GC has more seat comfort although the 07s seats do fold over easier than the 01s. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |