Kia Rondo (2008) vs. Subaru WRX (2016) Specs

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2008 Kia Rondo and 2016 Subaru WRX Specifications

Model Year	2008	2016
Model	Kia Rondo	Subaru WRX
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	104.3 in	2 in
Length	179.0 in	180.9 in	-1.9 in
Width	71.7 in	70.7 in	1 in
Height	67.7 in	58.1 in	9.6 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	39.8 in	1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.6 in	-55.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.6 in	52.2 in	2.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	43.3 in	-2 in
Headroom, Row 2	41.6 in	37.1 in	4.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.2 in	-54.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.9 in	53.1 in	0.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.2 in	35.4 in	2.8 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)	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	32.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	6.5 ft³	12.0 ft³	-5.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	31.7 ft³	12.0	19.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	74.0 ft³	12.0 ft³	62 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

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Subaru WRX

2016 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	The Subaru WRX has always been fun to drive. But it used to be cramped inside, especially in the back seat. This is no longer an issue. The new car has more rear seat legroom than the one-size-up Legacy had during its 2005-2009 glory days. Unless your friends and family are tall, they'll fit in back. While the GTI's back seat is nearly as roomy, the Focus ST's isn't in the same ballpark. If you want rear air vents for your passengers, though, you'll have to get the VW or the Ford. Subaru doesn't offer them in the WRX. see full Subaru WRX review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Subaru WRX

2016 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4 6-speed manual AWD	Anyone whose owned a previous-gen WRX knows rear seat space, especially leg room, as "OK" at best. Subaru has revised the rear seats to where there is now more leg room for the lucky passengers in the rear. With the driver seat adjusted to how I sit (I'm 6-feet tall and have a more upright seating position), there is about 1.5 inches of space between my knees and the driver seat back (vs. no space on the previous gen!). Comfort is pretty good, although the seats take on more of a lean on the seat back, which may/may not jive well with your passengers backs. see full Subaru WRX review

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