Kia Rondo vs. Hyundai ELANTRA Touring
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Kia Rondo and Hyundai ELANTRA Touring contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Kia Rondo and the Hyundai ELANTRA Touring.
When comparing the Kia Rondo's and the Hyundai ELANTRA Touring's specifications and ratings, the Kia Rondo has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Hyundai ELANTRA Touring has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Kia Rondo's and the Hyundai ELANTRA Touring's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2010 Kia Rondo ranges from $3,996 to $8,444 while a used 2010 Hyundai ELANTRA Touring is priced between $3,890 to $10,997.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Kia Rondo’s base engine makes 175 horsepower, and the Hyundai ELANTRA Touring base engine makes 138 horsepower. The Rondo is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 429 miles. The ELANTRA Touring is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 434 miles. This gives the Hyundai ELANTRA Touring the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Kia Rondo. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Kia Rondo has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Hyundai ELANTRA Touring has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
$17,995
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
$15,995
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$6,416
Price Range:
$3,996 - $8,444
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$6,903
Price Range:
$3,890 - $10,997
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
34
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
138,908
# Good or Great Deals:
8
Kia Rondo Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Hyundai ELANTRA Touring Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Rondo
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
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iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai ELANTRA Touring
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.6
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.6
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
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N/A
Kia Rondo Rankings
Not yet available
Hyundai ELANTRA Touring Rankings
Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Kia Rondo Trim Levels
Base, EX, LX
Hyundai ELANTRA Touring Trim Levels
GLS, SE
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
175 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
169 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
138 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
136 foot-lbs @ 4600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 27 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
318 / 429 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 31 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
322 / 434 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Cargo Space:
31.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
74.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
139.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.7 inches
Cargo Space:
24.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
65.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
125.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3406 lbs
Width:
71.7 inches
Height:
65 inches
Length:
179 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2937 lbs
Width:
69.5 inches
Height:
59.8 inches
Length:
176.2 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/60R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 5.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P195/65R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow
Blue
Denim
Brown
Java
Gray
Titanium
Red
Molten
Silver
Bright Silver
White
Clear White
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Noir Pearl / Black Pearl
Blue
Vivid Blue
Brown
Not available
Gray
Carbon Gray Mist
Red
Chilipepper Red
Silver
Quicksilver
White
Polar White
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
