Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Kia Rondo | Toyota Corolla | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 169 lb-ft@4000 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 132 hp@6000 128 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0 in |
Length | 179.0 in | 182.6 in | -3.6 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 69.9 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 57.3 in | 10.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3333 lb. | 2820 lb. | 513 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 38.3 in | 3.3 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 | 40.2 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 37.1 in | 4.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.8 in | -54.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 43.9 in | 10 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 41.3 in | -3.1 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) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 29.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | -6.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 ft3 | 13.0 | 18.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.0 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 61 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 |
2014 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Corolla's specs indicate rear legroom worthy of a large sedan, 41.3 inches, a substantial four more than in the Sentra and five more than in last year's Corolla. To provide this increase, Toyota stretched the car's wheelbase by four inches, taking it from the shortest in the segment to the 106.3-inch dimension shared by the Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, and Nissan. The Ford Focus, with a 104.3-inch wheelbase, is now the briefest of the bunch. The Corolla's overall length has also grown by four inches, to 182.6. Subjectively, the Corolla's advantage over the Sentra seems about half as large. Still a lot of legroom for a compact, especially in conjunction with a more comfortably positioned seat. Rear seat headroom is in much shorter supply in both cars. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2014 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
This is a very comfortable car for driver and passengers. see full Toyota Corolla review |