Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Kia Rondo | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 192 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 109.8 in | -3.5 in |
Length | 179.0 in | 188.4 in | -9.4 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 75.2 in | -3.5 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 68.1 in | -0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3443 lb. | 3979 lb. | -536 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.6 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.7 in | -59.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 56.7 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.2 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 40.1 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 59.5 in | -59.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 56.5 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 38.3 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.1 in | 36.3 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.3 in | 42.3 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 29.2 in | 2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 110.8 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | -3.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | -10.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.0 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | -21.4 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 |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |