Compare 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs 2010 Kia Rondo

2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser
2010 Kia Rondo
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4-Door Wgn
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
PT Cruiser 4-Door Wgn 21 26 $16,950 $18,000
PT Cruiser 4-Door Wgn Limited 18 24 $22,939 $24,510
PT Cruiser 4-Door Wgn Touring 19 24 $19,508 $20,780
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4-Door Wgn LX
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Rondo 4-Door Wgn LX 20 27 $18,550 $19,195
Pricing
Invoice Price
$16,950
$18,550
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$18,000
$19,195
Monthly Payment Estimate
$300 / month
$320 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
6.6
7.4
TCC’s Bottom Line
There's no more convertible, but if you want to be seen, the 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser still lends some novelty to everyday driving. You likely won’t be drawn to the 2010 Kia Rondo because of its looks, but you’re likely to see it in a different light if you do your research first.
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Fuel Economy
City
21 mpg 20 mpg
Highway
26 mpg 27 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Subcompact Midsize Station Wagons
Number of Passenger Doors
- 4
Interior Dimensions
Front Hip Room (in)
49.6 54.6
Passenger Volume (ft³)
98.8 155.9
Second Leg Room (in)
40.9 38.2
Front Head Room (in)
39.2 41.6
Second Hip Room (in)
41.1 53.9
Front Shoulder Room (in)
53.8 57.7
Passenger Capacity
5 7
Second Head Room (in)
39.5 40.2
Second Shoulder Room (in)
53.6 56.9
Front Leg Room (in)
40.6 41.3
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Rear (in)
58.2 61.8
Wheelbase (in)
103.0 106.3
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
67.1 71.7
Track Width, Front (in)
58.3 62.0
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.5 6.1
Length, Overall (in)
168.9 179.0
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Height, Overall (in)
63.0 66.9
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
- TBD - 31.7
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA 6.5
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Brakes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
8.97 x 1.57 NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11 x 0.9 11.0 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes NA
Brake ABS System
NA 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
NA Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
NA 10.8 x - TBD -
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
15.0 15.9
Steering
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD - 2.9
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
18.1 - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
36.7 35.4
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code
TBC NA
Rear Tire Size
P195/65R15 P205/60HR16
Rear Tire Order Code
TNC NA
Front Tire Size
P195/65R15 P205/60HR16
Spare Tire Size
Compact T125/80D16
Front Tire Order Code
TNC NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
100 NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3070 3406
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
15 x 6.0 16 x 6.5
Front Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Spare Wheel Material
- TBD - Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
15 x 6.0 16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
- TBD - 16 x - TBD -
Rear Wheel Material
Steel Steel
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
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
165 @ 4000 169 @ 4000
Engine Order Code
EDZ NA
Displacement
2.4L/148 2.4L/144
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
150 @ 5200 175 @ 6000
Engine Type
Gas I4 Gas I4
Fuel System
SMPI - TBD -
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
26 27
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
21 20
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
23 22
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
- TBD - NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.36 1.00
Trans Type
5 4
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.81 NA
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.42 2.48
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.96 1.53
Trans Order Code
DD5 NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.94 4.04
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.97 0.71
Trans Description Cont.
Manual w/OD Automatic
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA NA
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.55 2.84
Summary
Vehicle Name
Chrysler PT Cruiser Kia Rondo
Body Style
Small Station Wagon 4 Door
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
Macpherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
NA - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear
Twist beam Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Emissions
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
6 6
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
- 8.5

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