Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Kia Rondo | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 106.3 in | -1.6 in |
Length | 181.1 in | 179.0 in | 2.1 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 71.7 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 67.7 in | -1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3300 lb. | 3333 lb. | -33 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.6 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 0.0 in | 57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 54.6 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.3 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 41.6 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 0.0 in | 55.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 53.9 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 38.2 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 35.1 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.6 in | 0.0 in | 52.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.3 in | 40.3 in | 3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.0 in | 31.3 in | -1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | 110.8 in (over 3 rows) | -0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 5.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.2 ft3 | 31.7 ft3 | 5.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 74.0 ft3 | -1 ft3 |
2006 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Seat fits. Bottom long enough to support legs. Molded to body style. Not flat and short. Noticeably better feel to seat than any other vehicle. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Plenty of space to stretch out in, and has sliding seats to adjust the legroom or rear cargo capactity. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Leg room is confortable for large people, not croweded see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Excellent rear seat room with sliding rear seat. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Has less legroom for second seat passengers compared to CR-V. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Not quite enough steering wheel room. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Needs a little more front seat travel see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Interior seems a little more cramped than competing models. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2007 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 |
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 |
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 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 |