Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Rondo | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 182 hp@6000 182 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,547 mm | 4,341 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,821 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,720 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,562 kg | 1,290 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 52 L | 8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,415 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,387 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,057 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,389 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 970 mm | 889 mm | 81 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 892 mm | 0 mm | 892 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,024 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 795 mm | 0 mm | 795 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,814 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 184 L | 549 L | -365 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 898 L | 19.4 | 878.6 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,095 L | 0 L | 2 L |
2007 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 |
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 |
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 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 |
2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review |