Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
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 | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,547 mm | 4,854 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,821 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,720 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,562 kg | 1,920 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 73 L | -13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,506 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,387 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,123 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,057 mm | 1,013 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,514 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 970 mm | 975 mm | -5 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 892 mm | 912 mm | -20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,024 mm | 1,158 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 795 mm | 704 mm | 91 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,814 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 184 L | 391 L | -207 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 898 L | 1,198 L | 897 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,095 L | 2,370 L | 0 L |
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 Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |