Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Venza | Kia Rondo | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 246 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 SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 106.3 in | 3 in |
Length | 189.0 in | 179.0 in | 10 in |
Width | 75.0 in | 71.7 in | 3.3 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 67.7 in | -4.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3870 lb. | 3443 lb. | 427 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 41.6 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.0 in | 0.0 in | 60 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 54.6 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 41.3 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 41.6 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.0 in | 0.0 in | 59 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 53.9 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 38.2 in | 0.9 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 | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 110.8 in (over 3 rows) | -31.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.4 | 31.7 ft3 | 2.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.1 ft3 | 74.0 ft3 | -3.9 ft3 |
2009 Toyota Venza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Room for a family with 2 kids. see full Toyota Venza review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Ergonomics. see full Toyota Venza review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
can be reclined 14° see full Toyota Venza 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 |