2010 GMC Savana vs. 2010 Kia Rondo
To start off, both 2010 GMC Savana and 2010 Kia Rondo were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Savana (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2010 Kia Rondo. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Rondo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 705 kg more than 2010 Kia Rondo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 GMC Savana is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 GMC Savana. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Rondo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 GMC Savana (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Rondo. (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
2010 GMC Savana | 2010 Kia Rondo | |
Make | GMC | Kia |
Model | Savana | Rondo |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Van | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2220 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2073 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 60 L |