Lexus IS (2009) vs. Kia Rondo (2008) Specs

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2009 Lexus IS and 2008 Kia Rondo Specifications

Model Year	2009	2008
Model	Lexus IS	Kia Rondo
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.5 in	106.3 in	1.2 in
Length	180.1 in	179.0 in	1.1 in
Width	70.9 in	71.7 in	-0.8 in
Height	56.1 in	67.7 in	-11.6 in
Curb Weight	3455 lb.	3333 lb.	122 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.2 gal.	15.8 gal.	1.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.2 in	41.6 in	-4.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.4 in	0.0 in	54.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.1 in	54.6 in	-0.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.9 in	41.3 in	2.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.7 in	41.6 in	-4.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.7 in	0.0 in	52.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.7 in	53.9 in	-0.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	30.6 in	38.2 in	-7.6 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.1 in	-35.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	40.3 in	-40.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	31.3 in	-31.3 in
Total Legroom	74.5 in (over 2 rows)	110.8 in (over 3 rows)	-36.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.0 ft³	6.5 ft³	6.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	13.0	31.7 ft³	-18.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.0 ft³	74.0 ft³	-61 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Lexus IS

2009 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review
2010	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review
2009	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Cramped rear seat. Minimal knee and leg room when there is a front driver/passenger. Minimal room for the toddler when sitting in a car seat. Seats 2 small kids at best. see full Lexus IS review
2009	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Yeah, the back is small but still big enough to handle for the poor rear seat passengers. see full Lexus IS review
2009	4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	This is a small car. Interior seating is comfortable but tight. Unless the driver is very short, forget about the back seat. see full Lexus IS review
2009	4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Don't buy this car if you ever plan on carrying four adults. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The rear seats are very comfortable, but TINY. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The rear seat really is too small for adults. The front seats have to be moved forward for adults to sit in the back. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 416-horsepower 5.0L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Not enough rear legroom. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Small rear seat. More like a coupe with 4 doors. see full Lexus IS review

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

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