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2009 Kia Rondo and 2012 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
| Model | Kia Rondo | Kia Forte | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 192 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4500 |
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 | 106.3 in | 104.3 in | 2 in |
| Length | 179.0 in | 170.9 in | 8.1 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 69.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 57.5 in | 10.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3443 lb. | 2843 lb. | 600 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.7 in | -55.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 53.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.3 in | -2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 38.4 in | 3.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.7 in | -54.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 53.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 35.0 in | 3.2 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) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 32.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | -12.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 ft3 | 19.4 | 12.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.0 ft3 | 0.0 | 74 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Kia Rondo
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Forte
| 2012 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 |
| 2012 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 |
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