2009 Kia Rondo vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Kia Rondo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Kia Rondo would be higher. At 3,700 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2009 Kia Rondo. (198 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Rondo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 405 kg more than 2009 Kia Rondo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Rondo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Rondo. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Rondo.
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2009 Kia Rondo | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Kia | Chevrolet |
Model | Rondo | Colorado |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |