Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Kia Rondo | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 162 hp@5800 164 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,629 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,351 mm | 4,547 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,694 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,520 kg | 1,512 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 58 L | 60 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,387 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 970 mm | -25 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 892 mm | -892 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,024 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 795 mm | -795 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,814 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 668 L | 184 L | 484 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.6 | 898 L | -874.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,886 L | 2,095 L | -1 L |
2009 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review |
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 |