Mazda5 vs KIA Rondo comparisons and articles (merged)

[offset_98]

Bump, Question to offset_98, Did you end up buying the car, how is holding up?

I actually left the job and the car went with it. I now have an Impala for a company car and while its quiet, has a big trunk and is powerful, my wife and I often comment that we miss the Rondo.

Still don't know if I'd buy a Rondo though...there are too many other choices on the market I like a little better. I will say this however...I had a 5 for a rental a few months back (end of the summer) and the A/C couldn't keep up for its life out here in Vegas.

 

[coolmazda5]

I actually left the job and the car went with it. I now have an Impala for a company car and while its quiet, has a big trunk and is powerful, my wife and I often comment that we miss the Rondo.

Still don't know if I'd buy a Rondo though...there are too many other choices on the market I like a little better. I will say this however...I had a 5 for a rental a few months back (end of the summer) and the A/C couldn't keep up for its life out here in Vegas.

OK, thanks. Yes, I agree, especially nowadays you can get a good deal with almost any car you put in your list.

And yes, for LV, powerful A/C is a must (burn)

 

[coolmazda5]

2009 Consumer Reports Test Scores. Rondo and Mazda5

2009 Kia Rondo LX V6. Overall Test Score: 76
Highs: Ride, quietness, powertrain, access, versatility, controls, available third-row seat.
Lows: Unsupportive seat, no telescoping steering wheel, suspension noise.

2009 Mazda5 Touring 4-cyl. Overall Test Score: 86
Highs: Agility, ride, access, visibility, seats six, controls, value.
Lows: Reserve power, road noise, no ESC.

Wagons and hatchbacks, highest test score: 86
Wagons and hatchbacks, lowest test score: 49

Sources:
http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/ConsumerReportsSnapshot.aspx?year=2009&make=Kia&model=Rondo

http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/ConsumerReportsSnapshot.aspx?year=2009&make=Mazda&model=Mazda5

 

[coolmazda5]

I had to snap the pic

Reviving this old thread, I was like "wha?", even the same color (lol2)