2011 Kia Rondo vs. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, both 2011 Kia Rondo and 2011 Chevrolet Colorado were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Rondo (198 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 264 kg more than 2011 Kia Rondo.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Rondo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado 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, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Rondo. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Rondo. 2011 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 2011 Chevrolet Colorado has manual transmission. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Kia Rondo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Kia Rondo | 2011 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Kia | Chevrolet |
Model | Rondo | Colorado |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1549 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |