2010 Kia Rondo vs. 2010 Audi S3
To start off, both 2010 Kia Rondo and 2010 Audi S3 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi S3 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2010 Kia Rondo. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi S3 should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Rondo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Rondo weights approximately 60 kg more than 2010 Audi S3.
Because 2010 Audi S3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Rondo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi S3 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, 2010 Audi S3 (331 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Rondo. (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Audi S3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Rondo. 2010 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 2010 Audi S3 has manual transmission. 2010 Audi S3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Rondo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Kia Rondo | 2010 Audi S3 | |
Make | Kia | Audi |
Model | Rondo | S3 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2399 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 331 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |