Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Rondo | Toyota Solara | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 192 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4500 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 225 hp@5600 240 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.1 in | -0.8 in |
Length | 179.0 in | 192.5 in | -13.5 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 71.5 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 56.5 in | 11.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3443 lb. | 3615 lb. | -172 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 38.5 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.1 in | -56.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 53.7 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.0 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 38.4 in | 3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 47.2 in | -47.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 44.7 in | 9.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 35.0 in | 3.2 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) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 33.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 11.7 ft3 | -5.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 ft3 | 11.7 | 20 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.0 ft3 | 11.7 ft3 | 62.3 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 |
2006 Toyota Solara Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It fits two adults comfortably. see full Toyota Solara review |