2010 Toyota Corolla vs. 2011 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2011 Kia Rondo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Rondo (198 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Corolla. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Rondo weights approximately 10 kg more than 2010 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2011 Kia Rondo (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Corolla. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Corolla | 2011 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Corolla | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4539 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1466 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
