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2009 Kia Rondo and 2009 Subaru Forester Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
| Model | Kia Rondo | Subaru Forester | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 192 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4500 |
2.5L H4 OHC-4v 170 hp@6000 170 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.0 in | 3.3 in |
| Length | 179.0 in | 179.5 in | -0.5 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 65.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3443 lb. | 3250 lb. | 193 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.6 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.1 in | -56.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.1 in | -1.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 40.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.6 in | -55.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 38.0 in | 0.2 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) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 29.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -27 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 ft3 | 33.5 | -1.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.0 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | 5.7 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 2009 Subaru Forester
| 2009 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
ample rear seat room for car seats and adults alike see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Rear seat has plenty of leg room, and the roof is high for tall drivers. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seats are very comfortable, lots of space, excellent for wife and kid. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easily fits people over 6 foot in fron with plenty of room in back for passengers - much better than previous generation Forester. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Pleanty of room for long legs in the rear seat. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Big enough for growing children; enough leg room for tall driver see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
well padded and shaped, power seat controls allows good positioning. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
It fits my kids (three) better than 2001 Outback, the rear seat "hump" is less proeminent than in other Subaru models (Outback namely), good hip and shoulder room see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great for an average women. Too narrow for fit 6 foot man, especially in the back cushion. see full Subaru Forester review |
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