2011 Kia Rondo vs. 2010 Chrysler Sebring
To start off, 2011 Kia Rondo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chrysler Sebring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chrysler Sebring would be higher. At 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler Sebring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Rondo (198 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2010 Chrysler Sebring. (183 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2010 Chrysler Sebring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler Sebring weights approximately 535 kg more than 2011 Kia Rondo.
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 Chrysler Sebring (256 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Rondo. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler Sebring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Kia Rondo | 2010 Chrysler Sebring | |
| Make | Kia | Chrysler |
| Model | Rondo | Sebring |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |
