Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 vs. Kia Rondo Review

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Kia Rondo is most definitely more maneuverable than the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, bear in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Kia Rondo's engine is considerably smaller than the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500's. Remember that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the other hand, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. Torque equals pickup, and the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 will have picked up and gone by the time the Rondo finally gets moving. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Dodge is tremendously more powerful than the Kia Rondo.

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Kia Rondo over the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500.

Dimensions
The Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 is tremendously more bulky than the Kia Rondo. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 than the Kia Rondo because of its bigger tank. The Rondo fits in smaller parking spaces than the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500. The Dodge Sprinter Van 3500's longer wheelbase will result in a smoother, more stable ride; however, the Kia may give a sprier feel in daily traffic.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Rondo is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500. In terms of MSRP, the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 costs tremendously more than the Kia.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Sprinter Van 3500 isn't quite as generous as the Kia Rondo's.