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2008 Kia Rondo and 2009 Toyota Corolla Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Kia Rondo | Toyota Corolla | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 182 hp@6000 182 lb-ft@4000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.4 in | 3.9 in |
| Length | 179.0 in | 178.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 69.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 57.7 in | 10 in |
| Curb Weight | 3443 lb. | 2965 lb. | 478 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 38.8 in | 2.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.8 in | -54.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 53.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.7 in | -0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 37.2 in | 4.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 43.9 in | 10 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 36.3 in | 1.9 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) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 32.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | -5.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 ft3 | 12.3 | 19.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.0 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 61.7 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota Corolla
| 2009 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, 250 lbs and have plenty of room in the front seat. The driver's position holds me well and i do not feel like i am falling out of the seat when cornering. The passenger seat sits higher than i want, but there is plenty of room there as well. see full Toyota Corolla review |
| 2009 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Small and cram even for 5ft 6in male. Can pull back seat for more comfort but makes back seat even less comfortable and cram. see full Toyota Corolla review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Since front seat feel cram at initial spacing it cause most front seat user to pull back seat for more comfort but makes back seat even less comfortable and cram. see full Toyota Corolla review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
A tad too cramped. see full Toyota Corolla review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Just not as comfortable as I would have liked. see full Toyota Corolla review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
My right knee/upper calf hits on the side of the console and sometimes gets irritated. The edge of the silver plastic portion could have been designed different/better. see full Toyota Corolla review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Car was too confined for 3 tall pre teen kids/8/11/12 years old. Not enough leg nor shoulder room, Wife and myself near 6ft tall see full Toyota Corolla review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Non existent, adults should not use the rear seats. Could be used as punishment for criminals. see full Toyota Corolla review |
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