2009 Kia Rondo

2009 Kia Rondo Price Range: $17,495 - $22,295

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Kia Rondo is significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the average minivan/van. With respect to fuel economy, the Kia Rondo and the average minivan/van don't differ much. The average minivan/van won't tax your gasoline budget considerably more than the Kia Rondo will. Regarding MSRP, the Rondo costs tremendously less than the typical minivan/van.

Utility
The Kia Rondo and the average minivan/van can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Convenience
You'll definitely have to take the Kia Rondo for a fill-up more often than the average minivan/van because of its tank size and gas mileage.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Kia Rondo offers a bit more head room than the average minivan/van, there really isn't much of a difference. The Kia Rondo is not particularly more spacious for your passengers than the average minivan/van.

Dimensions
The average minivan/van is tremendously heavier than the Kia Rondo. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the average minivan/van than the Kia Rondo because of its bigger tank. The Kia Rondo fits in smaller parking spaces than the average minivan/van. The Kia Rondo's shorter wheelbase will likely give a nimbler feel in daily traffic. On the flip side, the average minivan/van is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the average minivan/van packs quite a wallop and will knock the Rondo down a few rungs. However, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Kia Rondo is quite certainly sprier than the average minivan/van, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, remember that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Kia Rondo's engine is tremendously smaller than the average minivan/van's. Keep in mind that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; on the other hand, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. Torque equals pickup, and the average minivan/van will have picked up and gone by the time the Kia Rondo finally gets moving. The average minivan/van packs quite a punch compared to the Kia Rondo as far as torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the average minivan/van isn't quite as generous as the Kia Rondo's.