Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Rondo | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 169 lb-ft@4000 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 98.7 in | 7.6 in |
Length | 179.0 in | 161.1 in | 17.9 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 67.9 in | 3.8 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 59.0 in | 8.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3333 lb. | 2965 lb. | 368 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 38.2 in | 3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 39.4 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 36.7 in | 4.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.3 in | -49.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 33.5 in | 4.7 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) | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 37.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | -5.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 ft3 | 12.0 | 19.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.0 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | 46.8 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 Volkswagen New Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Adults can sit in the back see full Volkswagen New Beetle review |