Model Year | 2020 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Kia Rondo | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5200 206 lb-ft@1700 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 169 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,804 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,917 mm | 4,547 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,473 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,508 kg | 1,512 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 60 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 1,057 mm | 972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,387 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 1,057 mm | 959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,369 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 970 mm | 23 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 892 mm | -892 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,024 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 795 mm | -795 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,814 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 450 L | 184 L | 266 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.9 | 898 L | -882.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 | 2,095 L | 13.9 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Volkswagen Passat.
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 |