2010 Kia Rondo vs 2010 Mazda MAZDA5

2010 Kia Rondo

2010 Mazda MAZDA5

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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

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4-Door Wgn Automatic Grand Touring

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mazda5 4-Door Wgn Automatic Grand Touring	N/A	N/A	$21,755	$23,240
Mazda5 4-Door Wgn Automatic Sport	N/A	N/A	$18,427	$19,670
Mazda5 4-Door Wgn Automatic Touring	N/A	N/A	$20,119	$21,485
Mazda5 4-Door Wgn Manual Sport	N/A	N/A	$17,344	$18,510

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$18,550

$21,755

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$19,195

$23,240

Monthly Payment Estimate

$320 / month

$387 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

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.

For families looking for fuel-efficient, maneuverable, and roomy transportation—with a fun-to-drive feel—the 2010 Mazda5 is your best and only choice.

TCC Likes

Unbelievably spacious interior
Bargain price
Overall refinement

Nimble small-car handling, with room for six
Available manual transmission
Parking-friendly sliding doors

TCC Dislikes

Exterior styling definitely isn’t for everyone
Skimpy front seats
Lacks tech options like Bluetooth

Feels underpowered when fully loaded
Short, unsupportive front seats
With options, Grand Touring model is pricey

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

Coming Soon

Highway

27 mpg

Coming Soon

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

Midsize Station Wagons

2WD Minivan

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.9

55.6

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

40.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

155.9

97.7

Front Hip Room (in)

54.6

52.9

Second Leg Room (in)

38.2

35.2

Front Head Room (in)

41.6

38.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

53.9

58.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.7

55.5

Second Head Room (in)

40.2

39.2

Third Head Room (in)

37.1

Third Shoulder Room (in)

49.2

Third Leg Room (in)

30.7

Third Hip Room (in)

40.9

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

66.9

64.2

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.8

59.6

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

108.3

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.7

69.0

Track Width, Front (in)

62.0

60.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.1

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

179.0

181.5

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

31.7

44.4

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)

- TBD -

70.9

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

6.5

- TBD -

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.8 x - TBD -

11.9 x 0.4

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.0 x - TBD -

11.8 x 1.0

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.9

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.9

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

16.2

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.4

34.8

Tires

Spare Tire Size

T125/80D16

T125/70D16

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/60HR16

P205/50VR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P205/60HR16

P205/50VR17

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3406

3479

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

17 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

17 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

16 x 4

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

2.3

7.4

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

110

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

356

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

175 @ 6000

153 @ 6500

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

- TBD -

MPFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

169 @ 4000

148 @ 4500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.4L/144

2.3L/138

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.48

3.41

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.53

1.93

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.04

3.86

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

0.93

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

3.62

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.29

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Vehicle Name

Kia Rondo

Mazda Mazda5

Body Style

4 Door

5 Door Wagon

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

E-type Multi-link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Independent

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

Multi-Link

Independent

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.5

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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