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2009 Kia Rondo and 2016 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
| Model | Kia Rondo | Kia Forte | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 192 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6500 154 lb-ft@4700 |
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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 | 106.3 in | 0 in |
| Length | 179.0 in | 171.3 in | 7.7 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 57.1 in | 10.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3443 lb. | 3045 lb. | 398 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 39.4 in | 2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.1 in | -56.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 53.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.2 in | -0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 38.7 in | 2.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.9 in | -54.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 53.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 35.9 in | 2.3 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) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 32.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 | -16.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 ft3 | 23.2 | 8.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.0 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 | 17.6 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 2016 Kia Forte
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Forte.
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