Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Rondo | Nissan Rogue | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 169 lb-ft@4000 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 175 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.9 in | 0.4 in |
Length | 179.0 in | 182.9 in | -3.9 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 70.9 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 65.3 in | 2.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3333 lb. | 3267 lb. | 66 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.4 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.9 in | -55.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 53.1 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.5 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 38.3 in | 3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.6 in | -53.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 51.2 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 35.3 in | 2.9 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) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 33 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 28.9 ft3 | -22.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 ft3 | 28.9 | 2.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.0 ft3 | 57.9 ft3 | 16.1 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 |
2008 Nissan Rogue Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT AWD |
Great for long trips and heated seats see full Nissan Rogue review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT AWD |
With leather, power seats allows for height adjustment to LOWER the seat. The non-power seats in the S (not SL) have no height adjustment and are far too high for an average male driver. Wide enough to fit an average 6 ft male. see full Nissan Rogue review |
2008 Nissan Rogue Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT AWD |
uncomfortable for 6 ft 2 in driver see full Nissan Rogue review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT AWD |
My previous vehicle, a Lancer had more legroom than this vehicle. see full Nissan Rogue review |