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Long-term Verdict: 2007 Kia Rondo EX
| 2007 Kia Rondo EX | | POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS | | Drivetrain layout | Front engine, FWD | | Engine type | 60 V-6, alum block/heads | | Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl | | Displacement | 162.1 cu in/2656 cc | | Compression ratio | 10.4:1 | | Power (SAE net) | 182 hp @ 6000 rpm | | Torque (SAE net) | 182 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | | Weight to power | 20.4 lb/hp | | Transmission | 5-speed automatic | | Axle/final-drive ratios | 3.68:1/2.68:1 | | Suspension, front; rear | Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar | | Steering ratio | 14.2:1 (est) | | Turns lock-to-lock | 2.8 | | Brakes, f;r | 11.0-in vented disc; 10.8-in disc, ABS | | Wheels | 6.5 x 17 in, aluminum | | Tires | 225/50R17 93V M+S Michelin Energy MXV4 S8 | | DIMENSIONS | | Wheelbase | 106.3 in | | Track, f/r | 62.0/61.8 in | | Length x width x height | 179.0 x 71.7 x 65.0 in | | Turning circle | 36.1 ft | | Curb weight | 3705 lb | | Weight dist, f/r | 59/41% | | Seating capacity | 7 | | Headroom, f/m/r | 41.3/38.2/31.3 in | | Legroom, f/m/r | 40.9/39.8/32.4 in | | Shoulder room, f/m/r | 57.7/56.9/51.2 in | | Cargo vol behind, f/m/r | 74.4/32.8/6.6 cu ft | | TEST DATA | | Acceleration to mph | | 0-30 | 2.8 sec | | 0-40 | 4.6 | | 0-50 | 6.6 | | 0-60 | 8.9 | | 0-70 | 12 | | 0-80 | 15.6 | | 0-90 | 19.2 | | Passing, 45-65 mph | 4.8 | | Quarter mile | 16.8 sec @ 83.3 mph | | Braking, 60-0 mph | 132 ft | | Lateral acceleration | 0.75 g (avg) | | MT figure eight | 29.5 sec @ 0.55 g (avg) | | Top-gear revs @ 60 mph | 2200 rpm | | CONSUMER INFO | | Stability/traction control | Yes/yes | | Airbags | Dual front, front side, f/r curtain | | Basic warranty | 5 yrs/60,000 miles | | Powertrain warranty | 10 yrs/100,000 miles | | Roadside assistance | 5 yrs/60,000 miles | | Fuel capacity | 15.8 gal | | EPA city/hwy econ | 20/26 mpg* | | CO2 emissions | 0.86 lb/mile* | | Recommended fuel | Unleaded regular | | *Based on 2008 rating |
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