2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs 2009 Kia Rondo

2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser

2009 Kia Rondo

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2-Door Conv

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
PT Cruiser 2-Door Conv	21	26	$17,346	$18,430
PT Cruiser 4-Door Wgn	21	26	$15,033	$15,970
PT Cruiser 4-Door Wgn Limited	18	24	$21,899	$23,515
PT Cruiser 4-Door Wgn Touring	19	24	$18,504	$19,785

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4-Door Wgn I4 EX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Rondo 4-Door Wgn I4 EX	20	27	$19,965	$21,295
Rondo 4-Door Wgn I4 LX	20	27	$17,465	$18,495
Rondo 4-Door Wgn I4 LX Base	20	27	$16,675	$17,495
Rondo 4-Door Wgn V6 EX	18	26	$20,865	$22,295
Rondo 4-Door Wgn V6 LX	18	26	$18,365	$19,495

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$17,346

$19,965

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$18,430

$21,295

Monthly Payment Estimate

$307 / month

$355 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser convertible gets the axe midway through 2008, so if you want one, act quickly, but the wagon is here if you need flexible utility with retro flair.

When looking at the 2009 Kia Rondo, don’t judge a book by its cover. Though it doesn’t flaunt svelte good looks or flashy trim and wheels, you’ll see it in a different light once you discover how Kia uses the space inside.

TCC Likes

Standard side airbags
Interior versatility
Retro style is still fun

Expansive interior space
Quiet and smooth
Fuel efficiency

TCC Dislikes

Getting kind of old
Anti-lock brakes are optional
Poor visibility

Less than attractive exterior styling
Front seats not accommodating for tall or wide passengers
Lacks optional features

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact

Mid-Size Station Wagon

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

40.9

38.2

Front Head Room (in)

38.7

41.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

84.3

107.8

Second Hip Room (in)

41.1

53.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.8

57.7

Second Head Room (in)

36.5

40.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

42.0

56.9

Front Leg Room (in)

40.6

41.3

Front Hip Room (in)

49.6

54.6

Third Shoulder Room (in)

Third Leg Room (in)

Third Hip Room (in)

Third Head Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

67.1

71.7

Track Width, Front (in)

58.3

62.0

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.8

6.1

Length, Overall (in)

168.9

179.0

Height, Overall (in)

60.6

66.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

58.2

61.8

Wheelbase (in)

103.0

106.3

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

31.7

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

35.0

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11 x 0.9

11.0 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.8 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

- TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.0

15.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

18.1

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.7

36.1

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

2.8

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P205/55R16

P225/50R17

Rear Tire Order Code

TP1

Front Tire Size

P205/55R16

P225/50R17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TP1

Spare Tire Order Code

TBC

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3303

3340

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Alloy

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.0

17 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

- TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Alloy

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.0

17 x 6.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

2.3

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

510

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

- TBD -

Engine

Displacement

2.4L/148

2.4L/144

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

150 @ 5200

175 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

SMPI

- TBD -

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

165 @ 4000

169 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

EDZ

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.21

2.48

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.57

1.53

Trans Order Code

DFF

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.91

4.04

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

0.71

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chrysler PT Cruiser

Kia Rondo

Body Style

2 Door Convertible

4 Door

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

MacPherson Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Twist beam

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Multi-link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Macpherson Strut

Independent

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