2011 Kia Rondo vs. 2012 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2012 Hyundai i20 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Kia Rondo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Kia Rondo 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 99 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai i20.
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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai i20. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai i20.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Kia Rondo | 2012 Hyundai i20 | |
Make | Kia | Hyundai |
Model | Rondo | i20 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2525 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |