Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Sienna | Kia Rondo | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@6200 245 lb-ft@4700 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 192 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,030 mm | 2,700 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,085 mm | 4,547 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,984 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,750 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,987 kg | 1,562 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 60 L | 16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,041 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,651 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,488 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,008 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,641 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,679 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 970 mm | -15 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 973 mm | 892 mm | 81 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,552 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,278 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 922 mm | 795 mm | 127 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,906 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,814 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,107 L | 184 L | -183 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,466 L | 898 L | -896 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,248 L | 2,095 L | 2 L |
2012 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great for hauling mom and dad, two boys, their stuff, great grandma, the dog, and more stuff! see full Toyota Sienna review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not cramped against the dashboard to keep the kids from kicking the seats! see full Toyota Sienna 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 |