Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Rondo | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 192 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4500 |
2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5800 174 lb-ft@4100 |
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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 |
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 |
2012 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |