Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Kia Rondo | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 106.3 in | 4.7 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 179.0 in | 18.2 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 71.7 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 67.7 in | -9.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3495 lb. | 3333 lb. | 162 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 41.6 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 0.0 in | 59.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 54.6 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 41.6 in | -4.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 0.0 in | 58.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 53.9 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 38.2 in | 2.7 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 | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 110.8 in (over 3 rows) | -28.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.4 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 7.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.4 | 31.7 ft3 | -17.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 ft3 | 74.0 ft3 | -59.6 ft3 |
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |
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 |