Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Kia Rondo | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 108.7 in | -2.4 in |
Length | 179.0 in | 182.3 in | -3.3 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 69.7 in | 2 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 56.3 in | 11.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3333 lb. | 3527 lb. | -194 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 17.4 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 37.1 in | 4.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.7 in | -54.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 52.3 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.7 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 36.9 in | 4.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 54.9 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 33.4 in | 4.8 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) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 35.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | -5.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 ft3 | 12.4 | 19.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.0 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 61.6 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 |
2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
This car has a very small back seat. If you want to carry passengers for a long distance, get an E class. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seat causes no discomfort to my tailbone like many ohter cars. Furthermore, the padding is firm and feels like it will last a long time. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Mercedes-Benz makes the best seats in the business, period. Even after a 10 hour drive, my back did not hurt. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Not much leg room when compared to other luxury entries. No flat floor so a 3rd passenger in the rear is not possible. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Center console and stack cut into front side leg room, my left leg is always up against the center console. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |