Model Year | 2013 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Kia Rondo | |
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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 | 1,790 kg | 1,512 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 |
2013 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2013 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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 |
2013 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |