Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
Model | Kia Rondo | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 169 lb-ft@4000 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 111.4 in | -5.1 in |
Length | 179.0 in | 191.5 in | -12.5 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 72.4 in | -0.7 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 57.1 in | 10.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3333 lb. | 3250 lb. | 83 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 16.4 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 38.4 in | 3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 56.1 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.2 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 37.1 in | 4.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | -55.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 56.1 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 38.7 in | -0.5 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) | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) | 29.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -8.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 ft3 | 14.8 | 16.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.0 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 59.2 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 |
2016 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Why doesn't this vehicle have heated front seats (they only cost a tenner or so at manufacturing time) and why doesn't it have electric front seats with memory (it is particularly annoying to have to try and reset the seat after the garage has had the car and adjusted it to their liking)! Again electric front seats don;t really cost anything much to build in. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |