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Kia Rondo (2009) vs. Kia Forte (2021) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Kia Rondo and 2021 Kia Forte specs.

2009 Kia Rondo and 2021 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year 2009 2021  
Model Kia Rondo Kia Forte  
Engine 2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
192 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
147 hp@6200
132 lb-ft@4500
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 106.3 in 0 in
Length 179.0 in 182.7 in -3.7 in
Width 71.7 in 70.9 in 0.8 in
Height 67.7 in 56.5 in 11.2 in
Curb Weight 3443 lb. 2707 lb. 736 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.8 gal. 14.0 gal. 1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.6 in 38.8 in 2.8 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 37.5 in 4.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 55.3 in -55.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.9 in 51.1 in 2.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.2 in 35.7 in 2.5 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) 77.9 in (over 2 rows) 32.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 6.5 ft3 15.3 ft3 -8.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 31.7 ft3 15.3 16.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 74.0 ft3 15.3 ft3 58.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Kia Rondo

2009 Kia Rondo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

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