Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
Model | Kia Rondo | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 192 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-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 | 192.5 in | -13.5 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 75.8 in | -4.1 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 68.1 in | -0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3443 lb. | 4370 lb. | -927 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.7 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.3 in | -59.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 57.2 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 44.2 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 39.9 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 59.6 in | -59.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 57.1 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 38.4 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.1 in | 35.9 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.3 in | 45.6 in | -5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 27.7 in | 3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 110.8 in (over 3 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | 0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | -7.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | -10.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.0 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -9.7 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 |
2018 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |