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Toyota Highlander (2011) vs. Kia Rondo (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Toyota Highlander and 2009 Kia Rondo specs.

2011 Toyota Highlander and 2009 Kia Rondo Specifications

Model Year 2011 2009  
Model Toyota Highlander Kia Rondo  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
192 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,789 mm 2,700 mm 0 mm
Length 4,785 mm 4,547 mm 0 mm
Width 1,910 mm 1,821 mm 0 mm
Height 1,730 mm 1,720 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,835 kg 1,562 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 73 L 60 L 13 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,031 mm 1,057 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,516 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,440 mm 1,387 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,097 mm 1,049 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,019 mm 1,057 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,511 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,435 mm 1,369 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 973 mm 970 mm 3 mm
Headroom, Row 3 922 mm 892 mm 30 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,397 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,074 mm 1,024 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 3 742 mm 795 mm -53 mm
Total Legroom 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) 2,814 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 292 L 184 L 108 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,198 L 898 L -897 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,701 L 2,095 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Toyota Highlander

2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review
2010 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review
2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review
2011 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Kia Rondo

2009 Kia Rondo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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