2008 Hyundai Accent vs. 2009 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2009 Kia Rondo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Hyundai Accent. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Hyundai Accent would be higher. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Rondo weights approximately 327 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Accent.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Kia Rondo (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Accent. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Accent | 2009 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Hyundai | Kia |
| Model | Accent | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 173 HP |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
