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Rondo vs Outlander/Rav4/Santa Fe/Mazda5

271 messages,  Last post on Jul 30, 2008 at 1:09 PM

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What is this discussion about? Kia Rondo, Mitsubishi Outlander, Hyundai Santa Fe, Toyota RAV4, Mazda MAZDA5, Car Buying, Wagon

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#250 of 271 Re: 2008 Mazda5 for North America. Updated Pics [bgw] by 08outtie

Dec 31, 2007 (1:16 am)

Replying to: bgw (Dec 30, 2007 6:04 pm)
I apologize for the confusion. In my previous post, I was referring to the interior-room design trend in general across all the newer vehicles. I didn't mean to say that the seats in Rondo were less comfortable than any others. I actually only sat in a Rondo for a couple of minutes in the showroom, so I could hardly attest to how comfortable it is.
 
I bought an 08 Mitsubishi Outlander earlier in December. The 7 seats were very handy as my family just came to town for Christmas and I was able to caravan all 7 of us. However, my sister gave the third row in the Outlander a level 9 in UN-comfortableness with the scale of 1-10 with 10 being the worst back seat ever. The third row in the Outlander was low to the ground, so my sister basically had her knees touching her chin when she was back there. The cushioning in the third row was also not good, which made my sister went "ouch" everytime we went over a bump on the road. The upside was that the second row in the Outlander continued to have better than good legroom and headroom whether the third row was in use. This was the area where Mazda5 and Rondo cannot match.
 
The sixth and seventh seat in the vehicle are really just for occasional uses only, so the comfort in the second row seats are a bigger concern in my case. The second row in the Outlander is so much bigger than Mazda5 or Rondo. That is why I got the Outlander instead. In addition to that, the 4wd on the Outlander is also one of the deciding factors.
 
It is funny that I cross-shopped these three vehicles. The outlander is an CUV, the Mazda5 is "almost" a mini-van and Rondo is "almost" a station wagon. I thought I was having a weird shopping list. But after I saw this discussion thread, I guess I'm not alone cross-shopping these three cars.
 
Cheers and happy new year.

#251 of 271 2008 RAV4 vs 2008 Outlander by batman47

Dec 31, 2007 (6:55 am)

In road test review made by Edmunds in four vehicles, i.e. Mitsubishi Outlander (V6), RAV4 (V6), Honda CR-V (4-cyl), and Nissan Rogue (4-cyl) reported that the RAV4 (V6) was the winner of this road test. The test, however, has shown an involuntary bias in the criteria for this evaluation.
 
Owners of the RAV4 have reported the poor payload capacity of the RAV4 that may demonstrate the lack of meat in the construction of the vehicle. The max payload capacity of any RAV4 is the equivalent of 7-persons weight (approximately 150 lbs each). So if you load your RAV4 with 7-persons the roof rail and the roof box are just decorations. Camping or picnic with 7-person is unpractical in a RAV4, i.e. no cargo for the usual stuff. Let’s us now see the Outlander (V6) where its payload capacity is enough to carry a total weight of 9-people (150 lbs each). This is to say 7-people as passengers and the weight equivalent of 2-people as cargo. The roof rail and roof box make sense here. This situation is much better with the Outlander ES 2.4L which its payload capacity is equivalent to 10-people weight. Making some allowances for the engine weight of both vehicles (RAV4 (V6) and Outlander (V6)) the Outlander has more than 80 lbs of meat. This weight difference in material of construction makes the Outlander stronger for carry more cargo than the RAV4.
 
Road test in the future should test the drivebility of the vehicle with maximum payload capacity no find out if the vehicles still responds as expected. In my research for a 7-seat SUV I was almost ready to order a RAV4 (V6) but after going into the details of both vehicles plus some comments of RAV4’s owners about the poor payload capacity of the Toyota I am now more inclined to order an Outlander ES 2.4L. I am not in the business of towing anything (boat, motor home, etc) so at a price of MSRP $23,100 I think the Outlander ES 2.4L suit my requirements (although the vehicle is 5-seats only).

#252 of 271 Re: 2008 RAV4 vs 2008 Outlander [batman47] by toomanyfumes

Dec 31, 2007 (11:45 am)

Replying to: batman47 (Dec 31, 2007 6:55 am)
The February Car and Driver has a comparison test of compact SUV's. They tested an ES with the 2.4 and the CVT. It finished behind the RAV4, CRV, and Nissan Rogue, and ahead of the Suzuki Vitara, Saturn VUE, Ford Escape, Hyundai Tuscon, and Jeep Liberty. They complained about the Interior quality, and engine noise and drivetrain. I would think the V6-Six speed auto would have done better.
 
It's kind of apples to oranges to compare 4 cyl. vs. V6, though. They said the Outlander has the most interior room. If you look at one, check out the V6-6 speed. It's a nice powertrain.

#253 of 271 Re: 2008 RAV4 vs 2008 Outlander [batman47] by ateixeira

Jan 01, 2008 (9:21 am)

Replying to: batman47 (Dec 31, 2007 6:55 am)
You posted the exact same thing in the 2009 Forester thread. FWIW cross-posting is not allowed on these forums.

#254 of 271 Re: 2008 RAV4 vs 2008 Outlander [ateixeira] by mpuzach

Jan 01, 2008 (12:05 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Jan 01, 2008 9:21 am)
You can't post the same info in different discussions? Since when? Why not?

#255 of 271 Re: 2008 RAV4 vs 2008 Outlander [mpuzach] by caliberchic

Jan 01, 2008 (4:39 pm)

Replying to: mpuzach (Jan 01, 2008 12:05 pm)
It's in the membership agreement, link at the very bottom of page. Since always and because it floods the forums with duplicate information. We ask members to not cross post, more times that not it's spam. Not saying your posting is just try to remember to choose the most appropriate place and post there.
 
 

#256 of 271 Re: 2008 RAV4 vs 2008 Outlander [mpuzach] by ateixeira

Jan 02, 2008 (11:46 am)

Replying to: mpuzach (Jan 01, 2008 12:05 pm)
It was just copied verbatim, that's all.
 
You can ask the same question in a different context, nothing wrong with that.

#257 of 271 we tried the Rondo but Mazda5 won out by mrs_t

Jun 01, 2008 (4:45 pm)

Test drove both the Rondo and the Mazda5. We wanted at least 6 seats so that pretty much narrowed our options in the market. My hubby sat in the back of both and I turned on the air vents. He was sweating by the end of our ten minute test drive in the Kia and was far more comfortable in the 2008 Mazda5. We also liked the sliding doors and second row captain's chairs better than the bench seat in the Kia. Our double stroller fit better in the back of the Mazda5 than the Rondo too. We were almost enticed to buy the Rondo anyway because Kia offers a better warranty and the price starts a little lower. But when all was said and done the "deal" they were going to give us with the Rondo was only $1100 less than if we got the Mazda5 sport so we walked out of the Kia dealership and went directly to the Mazda lot. Two hours later we were finished signing papers and are now the owners of a Mazda5 sport automatic in Brilliant Black with the popular equipment package. We also chose the extended warranty- 7 years/75,000 miles. It should be here by Wednesday!

#258 of 271 Re: we tried the Rondo but Mazda5 won out [mrs_t] by ateixeira

Jun 02, 2008 (8:56 am)

Replying to: mrs_t (Jun 01, 2008 4:45 pm)
Congrats.
 
The recent powertrain upgrades were significant - EPA mileage is up and it should be as quick if not quicker.

#259 of 271 Re: we tried the Rondo but Mazda5 won out [mrs_t] by bobw3

Jun 02, 2008 (2:49 pm)

Replying to: mrs_t (Jun 01, 2008 4:45 pm)
Thanks for answering one of the questions I had...how hot it would get in the 3rd row of the Rondo and Mazda5. It sounds like the 5 is much cooler back there. I'm guessing because the cool air can pass between the 2nd row captain chairs better than between the 2nd row bench of the Rondo.

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