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2009 Kia Rondo and 2011 Mazda RX-8 Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
| Model | Kia Rondo | Mazda RX-8 | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.4 in | -0.1 in |
| Length | 179.0 in | 175.6 in | 3.4 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 69.7 in | 2 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 52.8 in | 14.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3333 lb. | 3064 lb. | 269 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 38.2 in | 3.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.8 in | -54.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 53.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.7 in | -1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 36.8 in | 4.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.9 in | -54.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 48.1 in | 5.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 32.2 in | 6 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) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | -1.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 ft3 | 7.6 | 24.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.0 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 66.4 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 2011 Mazda RX-8
| 2011 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
The R3 Recaro seats had side bolsters that were a bit tight for us. I am below average in size as a male, and my wife is also very small and we found the bolsters cut into our hips far more than was comfortable. The seats are racing oriented only. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
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