2011 Kia Rondo vs. 2011 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2011 Kia Rondo and 2011 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 71 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 6. (127 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda 6 weights approximately 265 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, 2011 Mazda 6 (340 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Rondo. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Kia Rondo | 2011 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Kia | Mazda |
Model | Rondo | 6 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2183 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4755 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1795 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |