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2008 Kia Rondo and 2009 Mini Hardtop Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Kia Rondo | Mini Hardtop | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 97.1 in | 9.2 in |
| Length | 179.0 in | 145.6 in | 33.4 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 66.3 in | 5.4 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 55.4 in | 12.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3333 lb. | 2546 lb. | 787 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 5.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 38.8 in | 2.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 50.3 in | -50.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.4 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 37.6 in | 4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 44.7 in | -44.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 29.9 in | 8.3 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) | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 39.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 5.7 ft3 | 0.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 ft3 | 5.7 | 26 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.0 ft3 | 24.0 ft3 | 50 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Rondo
| 2008 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 |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Passengers can be comfortable.Also cup holders,good seat belts. see full Kia Rondo review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We have enough room for our two kids and the dog in addition to the cargo space for luggage or groceries. see full Kia Rondo review |
| 2008 Kia Rondo Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It is difficult to find a comfortable driving position in the manual seat because the seat tilts forward as it lifts up. Lumbar support is poor an the steering wheel is too far away. see full Kia Rondo review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mini Hardtop
| 2009 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
nevr a backache, I am a six footer that arrives refreshed and never feel cramped. see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
heated seats, great driving position, great visability see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2009 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Smallish seats made the front feel kinda cheap. The middle armrest was also a very hard plastic, but the door was slightly softer plastic. see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Despite being a hatchback, not a lot of headroom in the back, almost as same as the Mustang. Seats were more upright and headrest should have been integrated into seatbacks; rather, it was mostly a nuisance. see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
There is no room for anyone other than a child see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
I drove a John Cooperworks MINI and I found the front seat to be incredibly flat and unsupportive. It was the complete opposite of the GTI seats, and a big part of why I purchased the GTI instead see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The roof line is so low that tall people do not fit. When I tested the car my head was touching the roofliner. see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
too small for adults see full Mini Hardtop review |
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