2010 Kia Rondo vs. 2010 Seat Exeo
To start off, both 2010 Kia Rondo and 2010 Seat Exeo 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 Kia Rondo (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2010 Seat Exeo. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2010 Seat Exeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Rondo weights approximately 115 kg more than 2010 Seat Exeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Seat Exeo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Rondo. (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Exeo 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 Seat Exeo has manual transmission. 2010 Seat Exeo 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.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Kia Rondo | 2010 Seat Exeo | |
Make | Kia | Seat |
Model | Rondo | Exeo |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2399 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4661 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1772 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2642 mm |