Compare Kia Rondo to other crossover vehicles

More to offer in head-to-head crossover comparisons
Ready for anything – Kia introduces the new Rondo designed to provide you the best of many worlds. So you want an SUV for its style and flexibility, but you don’t want to give up the handling and fuel efficiency of a sedan. That’s where Rondo comes in with its spacious interior and sporty styling combined with car-like handling and impressive fuel efficiency.
Kia has created what is simply the best crossover combination of vehicles
Many car makers are trying desperately for create combination or crossover vehicles, but with the Rondo Kia simply listened and delivered more of the things you need to accommodate a demanding, active lifestyle. Things like class-leading interior space, horsepower, and safety.
See where Rondo tops the others in features and specifications comparisons
Rondo comes with an interior that is as flexible as it is spacious. With available third row seating the Rondo seats up to seven people in total comfort. To get all those people or all that stuff where you need to go and in order to make the drive as much fun as the destination, Kia offers a 4 cylinder with more standard horsepower than Chevy HHR, Toyota Matrix, or Mazda5 and an even more powerful V6.
When it comes to safety, warranty, and value others can't compare with Rondo
Rondo is spacious and well equipped with loads features for convenience, comfort, and functionality. But you also get the unmatched safety and protection in Rondo’s class-leading standard safety features and the most comprehensive warranty coverage in the Kia Total Protection Package. |
Kia Rondo compared to Chevy HHR, Toyota Matrix and GMC Acadia
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2007 Kia Rondo |
2007 Chevrolet HHR |
2007 Toyota Matrix |
2007 GMC Acadia |
| Style/Trim |
LX 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A) |
LS 4dr Wagon (2.2L 4cyl 5M) |
4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 4A) |
SLE-1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A) |
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| Pricing |
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| MSRP |
$16,395 |
$16,005 |
$16,210 |
$29,255 |
| Invoice |
$15,625 |
$15,125 |
$14,994 |
$27,353 |
| Destination Charge |
$600 |
$590 |
$620 |
$735 |
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| Warranty |
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| Basic |
5 yr. / 60000 mi. |
3 yr. / 36000 mi. |
3 yr. / 36000 mi. |
3 yr. / 36000 mi. |
| Drivetrain |
10 yr. / 100000 mi. |
5 yr. / 100000 mi. |
5 yr. / 60000 mi. |
5 yr. / 100000 mi. |
| Roadside |
5 yr. / 60000 mi. |
5 yr. / 100000 mi. |
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5 yr. / 100000 mi. |
| Rust |
5 yr. / 100000 mi. |
6 yr. / 100000 mi. |
5 yr. / Unlimited mi. |
6 yr. / 100000 mi. |
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| Standard Engine |
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| Base Engine Type & Cylinders |
inline 4 |
inline 4 |
inline 4 |
V6 |
| Base Engine Displacement |
2.4 liters |
2.2 liters |
1.8 liters |
3.6 liters |
| Valvetrain |
16 Valves |
16 Valves |
16 Valves |
24 Valves |
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double overhead cam (DOHC) |
double overhead cam (DOHC) |
double overhead cam (DOHC) |
double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Horsepower |
162 hp @ 5800 rpm |
149 hp @ 5600 rpm |
126 hp @ 6000 rpm |
275 hp @ 6600 rpm |
| Torque |
164 ft-lbs. @ 4250 rpm |
152 ft-lbs. @ 4200 rpm |
122 ft-lbs. @ 4200 rpm |
251 ft-lbs. @ 3200 rpm |
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| Transmission |
Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive |
Manual, 5-Spd |
Automatic, 4-Spd |
Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive |
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| Suspension |
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| Independent Suspension |
four-wheel |
front |
front |
four-wheel |
| Stabilizer Bars |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
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| Turning Circle |
35.6 ft. |
36 ft. |
36.8 ft. |
40.4 ft. |
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| Fuel Economy |
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| City |
21 mpg. |
22 mpg. |
29 mpg. |
18 mpg. |
| Highway |
29 mpg. |
30 mpg. |
34 mpg. |
26 mpg. |
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| Towing & Payload |
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| Max. Towing Capacity |
5000 lbs. |
1000 lbs. |
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4500 lbs. |
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| Safety Features |
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| Standard Airbags |
Driver, Passenger, Side, Head/Curtain, Rear |
Driver, Passenger |
Driver, Passenger |
Driver, Passenger, Side, Head/Curtain, Rear |
| Brakes - Front |
ventilated disc |
ventilated disc |
ventilated disc |
ventilated disc |
| Brakes - Rear |
disc |
drum |
drum |
ventilated disc |
| Anti - Lock Brakes |
4-wheel ABS |
4-wheel ABS - Optional |
4-wheel ABS - Optional |
4-wheel ABS |
| Traction Control |
Not Available |
Optional |
Optional |
Not Available |
| Stability Control |
Standard |
Not Available |
Optional |
Standard |
| De-powered Air Bags |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
| Head Air Bag |
front and rear |
front and rear - Optional |
front and rear - Optional |
front, rear and third row |
| Side Air Bag |
dual front |
Not Available |
dual front - Optional |
dual front |
| Seatbelt Pretensioners |
front |
front |
front |
front |
| Rear Center Seatbelt Type |
3-point belt |
3-point belt |
3-point belt |
Not Available |
| Child Safety Locks |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
| Child Seat Anchors |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
| Front Headrests |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Rear Headrests |
3 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
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| Crash Test Ratings |
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| Driver |
5 stars |
5 stars |
5 stars |
5 stars |
| Passenger |
5 stars |
5 stars |
4 stars |
5 stars |
| Side Impact Front |
5 stars |
5 stars |
3 stars |
5 stars |
| Side Impact Rear |
4 stars |
5 stars |
4 stars |
5 stars |
| Rollover Resistance |
4 stars |
4 stars |
4 stars |
Not Tested |
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| Interior |
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| Front Headroom |
41.6 in. |
39.6 in. |
40.6 in. |
40.4 in. |
| Rear Headroom |
40.2 in. |
39 in. |
39.8 in. |
39.3 in. |
| Front Hip Room |
54.6 in. |
50.1 in. |
51.7 in. |
57.8 in. |
| Rear Hip Room |
53.9 in. |
50.6 in. |
47.8 in. |
57.9 in. |
| Front Leg Room |
41.3 in. |
40.6 in. |
41.8 in. |
41.3 in. |
| Rear Leg Room |
38.2 in. |
39.5 in. |
36.3 in. |
36.9 in. |
| Maximum Luggage Capacity |
31.7 cu.ft. |
25.2 cu.ft. |
21.8 cu.ft. |
19.7 cu.ft. |
| Maximum Seating |
7 |
5 |
5 |
8 |
| EPA Passenger Volume |
107.8 cu.ft. |
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96.2 cu.ft. |
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| Convenience Features |
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| Cargo Area Tie Downs |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Not Available |
| Power Outlets - Front |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
| Power Outlets - Rear |
Standard |
Standard |
Not Available |
Being Researched |
| Center Console |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
| Overhead Console |
Standard |
Not Available |
Not Available |
Standard |
| Power Features |
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| Power Door Locks |
power door locks |
remote power door locks |
remote power door locks - Optional |
remote power door locks |
| Power Windows |
Standard |
Standard |
Optional |
Standard |
| One-Touch Power Windows |
1 |
1 |
1 - Optional |
1 |
| Outside Driver Mirror Adjustment |
power |
power |
manual remote |
power |
| Outside Passenger Mirror Adjustment |
power |
power |
manual remote |
power |
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| Exterior |
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| Length |
179 in. |
176.2 in. |
171.3 in. |
200.7 in. |
| Width |
71.7 in. |
69.1 in. |
69.9 in. |
78.2 in. |
| Height |
65 in. |
63.1 in. |
61.6 in. |
72.8 in. |
| Weight |
3333 lbs. |
3155 lbs. |
2756 lbs. |
4722 lbs. |
| Wheel Base |
106.3 in. |
103.5 in. |
102.4 in. |
118.9 in. |
| Ground Clearance |
6.1 in. |
6.3 in. |
5.9 in. |
7.4 in. |
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Compare Rondo to Pontiac Vibe, Dodge Caliber and Dodge Nitro
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2007 Kia Rondo |
2007 Pontiac Vibe |
2007 Dodge Caliber |
2007 Dodge Nitro |
| Style/Trim |
LX 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A) |
4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M) |
R/T 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M) |
SXT 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6M) |
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| Pricing |
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| MSRP |
$16,395 |
$16,760 |
$17,820 |
$19,225 |
| Invoice |
$15,625 |
$15,838 |
$16,626 |
$18,065 |
| Destination Charge |
$600 |
$585 |
$560 |
$660 |
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| Warranty |
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| Basic |
5 yr. / 60000 mi. |
3 yr. / 36000 mi. |
3 yr. / 36000 mi. |
3 yr. / 36000 mi. |
| Drivetrain |
10 yr. / 100000 mi. |
5 yr. / 100000 mi. |
3 yr. / 36000 mi. |
3 yr. / 36000 mi. |
| Roadside |
5 yr. / 60000 mi. |
5 yr. / 100000 mi. |
3 yr. / 36000 mi. |
3 yr. / 36000 mi. |
| Rust |
5 yr. / 100000 mi. |
6 yr. / 100000 mi. |
5 yr. / 100000 mi. |
5 yr. / 100000 mi. |
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| Standard Engine |
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| Base Engine Type & Cylinders |
inline 4 |
inline 4 |
inline 4 |
V6 |
| Base Engine Displacement |
2.4 liters |
1.8 liters |
2.4 liters |
3.7 liters |
| Valvetrain |
16 Valves |
16 Valves |
16 Valves |
12 Valves |
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double overhead cam (DOHC) |
double overhead cam (DOHC) |
double overhead cam (DOHC) |
single overhead cam (SOHC) |
| Horsepower |
162 hp @ 5800 rpm |
126 hp @ 6000 rpm |
172 hp @ 6000 rpm |
210 hp @ 5200 rpm |
| Torque |
164 ft-lbs. @ 4250 rpm |
122 ft-lbs. @ 4200 rpm |
165 ft-lbs. @ 4400 rpm |
235 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm |
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| Transmission |
Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive |
Manual, 5-Spd w/Overdrive |
Manual, 5-Spd |
Manual, 6-Spd w/Overdrive |
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| Suspension |
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| Independent Suspension |
four-wheel |
front |
four-wheel |
front |
| Stabilizer Bars |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
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| Turning Circle |
35.6 ft. |
36.7 ft. |
35.5 ft. |
36.3 ft. |
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| Fuel Economy |
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| City |
21 mpg. |
30 mpg. |
26 mpg. |
18 mpg. |
| Highway |
29 mpg. |
36 mpg. |
31 mpg. |
24 mpg. |
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| Towing & Payload |
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| Max. Towing Capacity |
5000 lbs. |
1500 lbs. |
2000 lbs. |
3500 lbs. |
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| Safety Features |
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| Standard Airbags |
Driver, Passenger, Side, Head/Curtain, Rear |
Driver, Passenger |
Driver, Passenger, Head/Curtain |
Driver, Passenger, Side, Rear |
| Brakes - Front |
ventilated disc |
ventilated disc |
ventilated disc |
ventilated disc |
| Brakes - Rear |
disc |
drum |
disc |
disc |
| Anti - Lock Brakes |
4-wheel ABS |
4-wheel ABS - Optional |
4-wheel ABS |
4-wheel ABS |
| Stability Control |
Standard |
Optional |
Optional |
Standard |
| De-powered Air Bags |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
| Head Air Bag |
front and rear |
front and rear - Optional |
front and rear |
front and rear |
| Side Air Bag |
dual front |
dual front - Optional |
dual front - Optional |
Not Available |
| Seatbelt Pretensioners |
front |
front |
Being Researched |
Being Researched |
| Rear Center Seatbelt Type |
3-point belt |
3-point belt |
3-point belt |
3-point belt |
| Child Safety Locks |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
| Child Seat Anchors |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
| Front Headrests |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Rear Headrests |
3 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
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| Crash Test Ratings |
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| Driver |
5 stars |
5 stars |
5 stars |
5 stars |
| Passenger |
5 stars |
4 stars |
5 stars |
5 stars |
| Side Impact Front |
5 stars |
3 stars |
5 stars |
5 stars |
| Side Impact Rear |
4 stars |
4 stars |
5 stars |
5 stars |
| Rollover Resistance |
4 stars |
4 stars |
4 stars |
3 stars |
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| Interior |
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| Front Headroom |
41.6 in. |
40.6 in. |
39.8 in. |
40.6 in. |
| Rear Headroom |
40.2 in. |
39.8 in. |
38.9 in. |
40.8 in. |
| Front Hip Room |
54.6 in. |
51.7 in. |
52.2 in. |
56.8 in. |
| Rear Hip Room |
53.9 in. |
47.8 in. |
49.6 in. |
47.4 in. |
| Front Leg Room |
41.3 in. |
41.8 in. |
41.8 in. |
40.8 in. |
| Rear Leg Room |
38.2 in. |
36.3 in. |
35.6 in. |
37.7 in. |
| Maximum Luggage Capacity |
31.7 cu.ft. |
19.3 cu.ft. |
18.5 cu.ft. |
32.1 cu.ft. |
| Maximum Seating |
7 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| EPA Passenger Volume |
107.8 cu.ft. |
92.2 cu.ft. |
95.2 cu.ft. |
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| Seating |
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| Rear Seat Type |
40-60 split bench |
40-60 split bench |
bench |
bench |
| Rear Seat Folding |
split folding |
split folding |
split folding |
split folding |
| Third Row Seat Type |
50-50 split bench - Optional |
Not Available |
Not Available |
Not Available |
| Third Row Seat Folding |
manual folding split-bench - Optional |
Not Available |
Not Available |
Not Available |
| Convenience Features |
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| Seatback Storage |
Standard |
Standard |
Not Available |
Standard |
| Cargo Area Tie Downs |
Standard |
Standard |
Not Available |
Standard |
| Power Outlets - Front |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
| Power Outlets - Rear |
Standard |
Not Available |
Standard |
Standard |
| Center Console |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
| Overhead Console |
Standard |
Not Available |
Not Available |
Not Available |
| Power Features |
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| Power Door Locks |
power door locks |
remote power door locks - Optional |
remote power door locks |
remote power door locks |
| Power Windows |
Standard |
Optional |
Standard |
Standard |
| One-Touch Power Windows |
1 |
1 - Optional |
1 |
1 |
| Outside Driver Mirror Adjustment |
power |
power |
power |
power |
| Outside Passenger Mirror Adjustment |
power |
power |
power |
power |
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| Exterior |
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| Length |
179 in. |
171.9 in. |
173.8 in. |
178.9 in. |
| Width |
71.7 in. |
69.9 in. |
68.8 in. |
73.1 in. |
| Height |
65 in. |
62.2 in. |
60.4 in. |
69.9 in. |
| Weight |
3333 lbs. |
2700 lbs. |
3156 lbs. |
3932 lbs. |
| Wheel Base |
106.3 in. |
102.4 in. |
103.7 in. |
108.8 in. |
| Ground Clearance |
6.1 in. |
5.9 in. |
8.1 in. |
Being Researched |
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