2010 Kia Rondo vs. 2010 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2010 Kia Rondo and 2010 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo S60 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2010 Kia Rondo. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Rondo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S60 weights approximately 254 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 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Rondo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60 (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Rondo. (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Kia Rondo | 2010 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Kia | Volvo |
Model | Rondo | S60 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2399 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1769 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4623 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 67 L |