Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Kia Rondo | Toyota RAV4 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.7 in | 1.6 in |
Length | 179.0 in | 181.1 in | -2.1 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 71.5 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 66.3 in | 1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3333 lb. | 3360 lb. | -27 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.8 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 53.8 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.8 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 39.7 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.3 in | -55.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 52.4 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 38.3 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.1 in | 37.2 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.6 in | -52.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.3 in | 43.3 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 30.0 in | 1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 110.8 in (over 3 rows) | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | 0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | -5.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 ft3 | 37.2 ft3 | -5.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.0 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | 1 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Passengers can be comfortable.Also cup holders,good seat belts. see full Kia Rondo review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We have enough room for our two kids and the dog in addition to the cargo space for luggage or groceries. see full Kia Rondo review |
2008 Kia Rondo Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It is difficult to find a comfortable driving position in the manual seat because the seat tilts forward as it lifts up. Lumbar support is poor an the steering wheel is too far away. see full Kia Rondo review |
2010 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Easy access for us older folk and plenty of room once we get there. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2010 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
back seat is hard, not much leg room see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Harder seats than in the Murano, and now in a good way. The Murano has power lumbar support, letting you melt in the seat as much as you wish. Better lateral support in the Murano as well. see full Toyota RAV4 review |