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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 143 kW@6000 249 Nm@4500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 116 kW@6200 195 Nm@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 |
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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