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

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2009 Kia Rondo and 2021 Kia Seltos Specifications

Model Year	2009	2021
Model	Kia Rondo	Kia Seltos
Engine	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 169 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	103.5 in	2.8 in
Length	179.0 in	172.0 in	7 in
Width	71.7 in	70.9 in	0.8 in
Height	67.7 in	63.6 in	4.1 in
Curb Weight	3333 lb.	3456 lb.	-123 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.8 gal.	13.2 gal.	2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.6 in	40.0 in	1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.5 in	-55.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.6 in	53.5 in	1.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	41.4 in	-0.1 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	52.8 in	1.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.2 in	38.0 in	0.2 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)	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	31.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	6.5 ft³	26.6 ft³	-20.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	31.7 ft³	26.6	5.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	74.0 ft³	62.8 ft³	11.2 ft³

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

2021 Kia Seltos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2021	Compared to most other small crossovers, the Kia Seltos has a much roomier rear seat. Rear legroom is a generous 38 inches. Few people will need to step up to a larger crossover unless they need to seat more than four people. The competing Mazda CX-30 (36.3 inches of rear legroom) and the related Hyundai Kona (34.6 inches of rear legroom) have more cramped and much more cramped rear seats, respectively. In fact, the Seltos has about as much room for rear seat passengers as the one-size-up Sportage. (The Sportage will no doubt grow when it is next redesigned.) The Seltos' rear seat passengers can select between two seatback angles. I found even the most upright not as upright as I would have liked, but impressions here will vary. see full Kia Seltos review

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