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Mazda 5 vs Kia Rondo

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What is this discussion about? Mazda MAZDA5, Kia Rondo, Car Comparisons, Car Buying, Wagon

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#546 of 859 NHTSA NCAP crash and rollover tests by coolmazda5

Jul 31, 2008 (5:32 am)

2008 Mazda5 5-DR. Hatchback w/SAB
 
    * Frontal Driver Rating: 5 stars
    * Frontal Passenger Rating: 5 stars
    * Side Driver Rating: 5 stars
    * Side Rear Passenger Rating: 4 stars
    * Rollover 2 Wheel Drive Rating: 4 stars
 
Chance of rollover 14%
Static Stability Factor 1.30
Dynamic Test Result No-tip*
Drive FWD
Tire Size P205/50R17
 
2008 KIA Rondo 4-DR w/SAB
 
    * Frontal Driver Rating: 5 stars
    * Frontal Passenger Rating: 5 stars
    * Side Driver Rating: 5 stars
    * Side Rear Passenger Rating: 4 stars
    * Rollover 2 Wheel Drive Rating: 4 stars
 
Chance of rollover 13%
Static Stability Factor 1.32
Dynamic Test Result No-tip*
Drive FWD
Tire Size P205/60R16
 
Source:
http://www.safercar.gov/portal/search?model=7828
 
Some videos:
Frontal crash: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qPGDrLIsww
Side impact: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWojbZkAJ0A
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#547 of 859 Reports are that 2009 Rondo... by garnermike

Jul 31, 2008 (10:50 am)

....will get the same Theta I-4 engine as the '09 Optima, which is rated at 175 hp and achieves better mpg (32 mpg hwy). That's a 13hp increase over '07 and '08 Rondo.
No news on the V-6 yet engine yet, but if it follows Optima form, the hp will go to 190, an 8 hp increase.

#548 of 859 Re: Reports are that 2009 Rondo... [garnermike] by coolmazda5

Jul 31, 2008 (12:26 pm)

Replying to: garnermike (Jul 31, 2008 10:50 am)
Is there a manual transmission on that thing finally? With that HP and MT it could definitely attract a different buyer audience

#549 of 859 Re: Reports are that 2009 Rondo... [coolmazda5] by bgw

Jul 31, 2008 (1:02 pm)

Replying to: coolmazda5 (Jul 31, 2008 12:26 pm)
As much as I love my 07 EX V6 Luxury, I sure wish it had a manual trans. Maybe a 6 speed?

#550 of 859 Re: Reports are that 2009 Rondo... [bgw] by conwelpic

Aug 01, 2008 (2:35 pm)

Replying to: bgw (Jul 31, 2008 1:02 pm)
I doubt they would put one in, the percentage of the market that buys manual transmission is extremely small, thats why for example when Honda redesigned the CR-V they dropped it as they said it was less that 5% and the sales did not justify it.
 
Just use the steptronic feature and get the best of both worlds I've had a lot of manuals over my driving career, but would not go back - besides the wife would never drive one..................

#551 of 859 US July sales of Mazda 5 and Rondo by conwelpic

Aug 01, 2008 (2:40 pm)

Mazda 5 - 1,336 units
Rondo - 2,556 units

#552 of 859 Re: Reports are that 2009 Rondo... [conwelpic] by coolmazda5

Aug 01, 2008 (5:38 pm)

Replying to: conwelpic (Aug 01, 2008 2:35 pm)
Well, you may be surprised, especially in Canada. It is kind of interesting that even the Mazda5 GT top trim with all the toys (kind of the Grand Touring in the US) offers manual transmission. And from other forums you can see that there is more demand than supply for them...
 
As per the CR-V, yes, the MT was dropped, but because it is an SUV I believe. I tested the 05, one of the last models with 5MT, but my wife thought it was too tall and jumpy (very SUV or small truck if you ask), and we only test drove it because of that, because it had manual transmission.
 
Anyway, that is why I mentioned the new target market. I'm sure there are some people out there disappointed with models like the Rondo SX concept that only was shown as automatic.
 
As per wives, manual transmission topped the list of mine when buying a Mazda5, she can drive automatic by need (i.e. rental), but cannot stand it, don't ask why .
 
Tiptronic is a nice thing but it cannot compared to a modern manual transmission like the Mazda one, very soft clutch and close ratio gearing, precise shifting and a lot of fun to drive...

#553 of 859 kia rondo by palko

Aug 07, 2008 (10:49 am)

I rented a Kia Rondo (2007,v-6) for a weekend trip to the beach Presque Isle Park in Erie,pa. The combined city/highway mileage was 23 mpg. Most of the highway was 70-75 mph with 3 people and a load of beach gear. This rental had 28000 miles on it and i did notice it had warped brake rotors when hard braking. Other than that it handled well. Far better than my 2004 chevy tracker 4wd. The v-6 had plenty of power. I'm thinking of buying a 2008. Now I'm torn between the 2.4L 4 cyl and the 2.7L v-6. Does anyone have any preference over either one? Plus I'd like to hear any experiences you may have with this vehicle...thanks..palko

#554 of 859 Re: kia rondo [palko] by conwelpic

Aug 07, 2008 (12:58 pm)

Replying to: palko (Aug 07, 2008 10:49 am)
as you are trying to decide between a 2.4L or 2.7L Rondo, this question should not be in this thread as this thread is comparing Mazda 5 vs Rondo.
 I would suggest you start a new thread with a suggested title of "Rondo 2.4L vs 2.7L" for example or something similar as I am sure that this is a pretty common question amongst prior owners, I know it was for me. Also that way you question would get a more direct response.

#555 of 859 Re: kia rondo [conwelpic][palko] by maltb

Aug 07, 2008 (2:11 pm)

Replying to: conwelpic (Aug 07, 2008 12:58 pm)
Or, you could test drive a Mazda5 and make it a ménage à trois

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