Kia Rondo vs. Hyundai TUCSON
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Kia Rondo and Hyundai TUCSON 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 TUCSON.
When comparing the Kia Rondo's and the Hyundai TUCSON's specifications and ratings, the Kia Rondo has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. The Hyundai TUCSON has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Kia Rondo's and the Hyundai TUCSON'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 TUCSON is priced between $4,996 to $12,449.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Kia Rondo’s base engine makes 175 horsepower, and the Hyundai TUCSON base engine makes 176 horsepower. The Rondo is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 429 miles. The TUCSON is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 435 miles. This gives the Hyundai TUCSON 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, and cargo space. The Hyundai TUCSON has the advantage in the areas of front leg room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Hyundai TUCSON has an average safety rating of 4.68 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$17,995
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$18,995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
$21,701
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$16,995 - $24,250
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$6,416
Price Range:
$3,996 - $8,444
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N/A
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
116,975
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$8,214
Price Range:
$4,996 - $12,449
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
$8,999
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$6,752 - $21,181
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
23
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
130,866
# Good or Great Deals:
9
Kia Rondo Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Hyundai TUCSON Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
8.7 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Rondo
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai TUCSON
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
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:
(Compact SUVs)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.9 - 24.6
Kia Rondo Rankings
Not yet available
Hyundai TUCSON Rankings
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54 out of / 67Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Kia Rondo Trim Levels
Base, EX, LX
Hyundai TUCSON Trim Levels
GLS, Limited
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):
4.68 out of 5 Stars
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
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
176 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
168 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1000 lbs
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:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 30 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
319 / 435 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:
Available
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:
Available
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:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
25.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
55.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
127.6 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:
3179 lbs
Width:
71.7 inches
Height:
65.2 inches
Length:
173.2 inches
Wheelbase:
103.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.7 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:
17.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P225/60R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow
Blue
Denim
Brown
Java
Gray
Titanium
Red
Molten
Silver
Bright Silver
White
Clear White
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Ash Black
Blue
Aurora Blue / Iris Blue
Brown
Chai Bronze
Gray
Graphite Gray
Red
Garnet Red
Silver
Diamond Silver
White
Cotton White
Green
Kiwi Green
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Brown
Taupe
