Safety · Fuel Efficiency · MPG
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has conducted 0 recalls, 0 investigations of reports of a defective product, and recorded 0 safety complaints filed against this vehicle.
| Year | Variation | Overall Rating | Front Crash Rating (Driver) |
Front Crash (Passenger) |
Side Crash (Driver side) |
Side Crash (Passenger side) |
Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2011 Kia Rondo 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 |
| 2010 | 2010 Kia Rondo 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | 5 (picture) | 5 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 4 |
| 2009 | 2009 Kia Rondo 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | 5 (picture) | 5 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 4 |
| 2008 | 2008 Kia Rondo 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | 5 (picture) | 5 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 4 |
| 2007 | 2007 Kia Rondo 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | 5 (picture) | 5 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 4 |
Kia has manufactured models of Rondo for 6 years. They average 21.4 combined miles per gallon, with the latest 2012 Rondo below average at 21 combined MPG.
Government regulators estimate the fuel cost of the 2012 Rondo to be $1,850 per year. This estimate is based on 15,000 miles driven, 55% city driving and 45% highway driving, and regular gasoline.
Compared to other vehicles, you spend $2,000 more over 5 years compared to an average vehicle.
The Rondo consumes about 16 barrels of petroleum per year, according to the standard estimate of 15,000 miles driven. Most of the world's petroleum comes from countries like Russia, Saudi Arabia, the U.S., and Iraq.
| Vehicle Model | Combined MPG | Highway MPG | City MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Kia Rondo | 21 | 25 | 18 |
| 2011 Kia Rondo | 21 | 25 | 18 |
| 2010 Kia Rondo | 21 | 26 | 18 |
| 2009 Kia Rondo | 21 | 26 | 18 |
| 2008 Kia Rondo | 21 | 26 | 18 |
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 20 | 25 | 18 |
The Kia Rondo has 12 different model options on record with the EPA since 2007. For the most accurate MPG estimates, find your exact model below.
| Vehicle Model | Combined MPG | Highway MPG | City MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 22 | 26 | 20 |
| 2012 Automatic 5-spd, 6-cyl, 2.7 L | 21 | 25 | 18 |
| 2011 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 22 | 26 | 20 |
| 2011 4-dr, Automatic 5-spd, 6-cyl, 2.7 L | 21 | 25 | 18 |
| 2010 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 22 | 27 | 20 |
| 2010 4-dr, Automatic 5-spd, 6-cyl, 2.7 L | 21 | 26 | 18 |
| 2009 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 22 | 27 | 20 |
| 2009 4-dr, Automatic 5-spd, 6-cyl, 2.7 L | 21 | 26 | 18 |
| 2008 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 22 | 26 | 19 |
| 2008 4-dr, Automatic 5-spd, 6-cyl, 2.7 L | 21 | 26 | 18 |
| 2007 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 22 | 26 | 19 |
| 2007 4-dr, Automatic 5-spd, 6-cyl, 2.7 L | 20 | 25 | 18 |