Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Rondo | Toyota Prius | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0 in |
Length | 179.0 in | 176.4 in | 2.6 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 68.7 in | 3 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 58.7 in | 9 in |
Curb Weight | 3333 lb. | 3042 lb. | 291 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 38.6 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.9 in | -54.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 52.7 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.5 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 37.6 in | 4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 51.2 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 36.0 in | 2.2 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) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 32.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | -15.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 ft3 | 21.6 | 10.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.0 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | 34.4 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 |
2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Excellent for at least a 6 footer see full Toyota Prius review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Outstanding see full Toyota Prius review |
2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Mentioned this before, but should be mentioned again and again. It's a compact ecoonomy car with luxury under-the-hood technology. see full Toyota Prius review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lack of lumbar support will translate into back fatigue on long trips. see full Toyota Prius review |