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2008 Kia Rondo and 2009 Volkswagen Eos Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Kia Rondo | Volkswagen Eos | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 182 hp@6000 182 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 101.5 in | 4.8 in |
| Length | 179.0 in | 173.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 56.8 in | 10.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3443 lb. | 3549 lb. | -106 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 37.5 in | 4.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.7 in | -54.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.7 in | -0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 35.8 in | 5.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 41.5 in | -41.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 32.5 in | 5.7 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) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 36.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 ft3 | 6.6 | 25.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.0 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 63.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Rondo
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen Eos
| 2009 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The car is comfy on long trips, and the seat heaters are super. The car is great with the top down—if you deploy the wind deflector, you don’t get your hair blown all over the place. The faux leather on the seats is fine-- you can only get real leather if you get the LUX model, and then you can’t have a manual transmission. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
| 2009 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Seat is small and okay for short trips. Adults fit okay when the top is down, access is tight witht the top up. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
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