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2008 Kia Rondo - Specifications

MSRP: $16,395 - $20,195 See Local Classifieds
 
4 Door Wagon I4 LX Base Dimensions
MSRP For This Trim: $16,395
Vehicle
EPA Classification Mid-Size Station Wagon
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3333
Interior Dimensions
Second Head Room (in) 40.2
Third Hip Room (in) NA
Third Leg Room (in) NA
Third Head Room (in) NA
Second Leg Room (in) 38.2
Front Head Room (in) 41.6
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Shoulder Room (in) 57.7
Third Shoulder Room (in) NA
Passenger Volume (ft³) 107.8
Second Shoulder Room (in) 56.9
Front Hip Room (in) 54.6
Front Leg Room (in) 41.3
Second Hip Room (in) 53.9
Exterior Dimensions
Rear Door Opening Width (in) - TBD -
Length, Overall (in) 179.0
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 71.7
Min Ground Clearance (in) 6.1
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Track Width, Front (in) 62.0
Track Width, Rear (in) 61.8
Rear Door Opening Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 106.3
Height, Overall (in) 65.0
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) NA
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) 31.7
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in) NA
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) - TBD -

Other Choices

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Why should I also consider these? X

The Mazda5, which is the closest match to the Rondo in the U.S.

market, has sliding doors, which many may prefer; it's also peppier and more fun to drive--with a standard manual transmission--and looks the part, with sportier, more appealing styling.

But the Mazda5 is noisier, doesn't ride as smoothly as the Rondo, and lacks the surprisingly vast interior space.

The Chevrolet HHR and Chrysler PT Cruiser are other alternatives; both offer hip (or not-so-hip) retro styling and flexible cargo arrangements, but neither has a third-row seat.

Neither does the new Scion xB, which is also quite fuel-efficient, but beneath its boxy body, it doesn't feel exceptionally roomy.

 
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