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2008 Kia Rondo
$16,395 - $20,195Starting MSRP
Model Highlights
Transmission
Automatic w/OD
Body Type
Wagon
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
Kia's 2008 Rondo crossover SUV, new last year, is shorter than most mid-size sedans, while it's roomier inside than many vehicles with much larger exterior dimensions. The second row of seating provides 40.2 inches of headroom and 38.2 inches of...
What’s new in the 2008 model?
The Kia Rondo, an all-new model for the U.S. market for 2007, has minimal changes for 2008. It swaps its cassette player for an auxiliary input jac...

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EPA Classification: Mid-Size Station Wagon
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Gas V6
Displacement: 2.7L/165
Fuel System: - TBD -
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 182 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 182 @ 4000
Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 5
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 3.79
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.06
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.42
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.03
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.73
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):
Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.81
Clutch Size (in):
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 3.68
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 18
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 26
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): - TBD -
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 7.1
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3443
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): - TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Suspension Type - Front: Independent
Suspension Type - Rear: Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Multi-link
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): - TBD -
Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.0 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 10.8 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P225/50R17
Rear Tire Size: P225/50R17
Spare Tire Size:
Front Wheel Size (in): 17 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Size (in): 17 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Size (in):
Front Wheel Material: Alloy
Rear Wheel Material: Alloy
Spare Wheel Material:
Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 2.77
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 36.1
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 15.8
Wheelbase (in): 106.3
Length, Overall (in): 179.0
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 71.7
Height, Overall (in): 67.7
Track Width, Front (in): 62.0
Track Width, Rear (in): 61.8
Min Ground Clearance (in): 6.1
Rear Door Opening Height (in): - TBD -
Rear Door Opening Width (in): - TBD -
Liftover Height (in): - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in): - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in): - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in):
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in): - TBD -
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in): - TBD -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in): - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³): - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³): 31.7
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³):
Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume (ft³): 107.8
Front Head Room (in): 41.6
Front Leg Room (in): 41.3
Front Shoulder Room (in): 57.7
Front Hip Room (in): 54.6
Second Head Room (in): 40.2
Second Leg Room (in): 38.2
Second Shoulder Room (in): 56.9
Second Hip Room (in): 53.9
Third Head Room (in):
Third Leg Room (in):
Third Shoulder Room (in):
Third Hip Room (in):
Vehicle Name: Kia Rondo
Body Style: 4 Door
Pricing
This model has 5 different trims.
MSRP
$20,195
Invoice
$18,895
Description
2.7L/165, 182 @ 6000, Automatic w/OD
Fuel Economy
This model has 5 different trims.
City
18 MPG
Hwy
26 MPG
Combined
undefined MPG
Description
2.7L/165, 182 @ 6000, Automatic w/OD
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