Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Kia Rondo | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 143 kW@6000 249 Nm@4500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 129 kW@6500 209 Nm@4700 |
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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 | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,547 mm | 4,351 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,821 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,720 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,562 kg | 1,381 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 50 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,425 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,387 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,057 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,394 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 970 mm | 912 mm | 58 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) | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 184 L | 657 L | -473 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 898 L | 23.2 | 874.8 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,095 L | 1,597 L | 1 L |
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 |
2014 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | People who need a roomy rear seat don't often buy coupes. So with the Civic Si the coupe is an inch and a half shorter (in both height and length) than the sedan, which translates to nearly three inches less headroom and nearly five inches less legroom in back, making it a very tight fit for even modestly sized adults. Those who do want a roomy rear seat in their coupe will be much happier with the Forte. Compared to the sedan, Kia shaved the Koup's roofline an inch but kept the wheelbase the same. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had about an inch of clearance over my head and a hand's-width ahead of my knees. Switch to the four-door body styles, and both cars are about equally roomy in back. But only Forte rear seat passengers enjoy rear air vents--in every body style. see full Kia Forte review |
2014 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
One of the best of his kind. Almost unbeatable for a car of this price. see full Kia Forte review |