Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Rondo | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 192 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4500 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5600 291 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.2 in | -5.9 in |
Length | 179.0 in | 187.6 in | -8.6 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 72.8 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 72.4 in | -4.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3443 lb. | 4373 lb. | -930 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.0 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 58.3 in | -58.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 55.5 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.4 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 39.9 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.4 in | -58.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 57.6 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 34.2 in | 4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.1 in | 36.7 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.3 in | 44.0 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 28.1 in | 3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 110.8 in (over 3 rows) | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | 6.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | -10 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 ft3 | 49.2 ft3 | -17.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.0 ft3 | 79.2 ft3 | -5.2 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 |
2006 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Rear seat is cramped. I would gladly give up the third row seat, for more room for the rear (2nd row) seats. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Rear seating is small for long hauls, and seats WAY too hard see full Nissan Pathfinder review |