Kia Rondo
21.5 MPG The 2012 Kia Rondo is EPA-rated at 21.5 MPG combined (19 city / 25.5 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 698 gallons, $2233 a year in fuel, or $0.149 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2007–2012 run it averages 21.4 MPG, essentially flat across 6 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.116 | $1163 | $1744 | $2326 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.140 | $1395 | $2093 | $2791 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.149 | $1488 | $2233 | $2977 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.163 | $1628 | $2442 | $3256 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.186 | $1860 | $2791 | $3721 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.209 | $2093 | $3140 | $4186 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.233 | $2326 | $3488 | $4651 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 21.5 MPG | 19 | 25.5 | $2900 | 414 | 2 |
| 2011 | 21.5 MPG | 19 | 25.5 | $2900 | 414 | 2 |
| 2010 | 21.5 MPG | 19 | 26.5 | $2900 | 414 | 2 |
| 2009 | 21.5 MPG | 19 | 26.5 | $2900 | 414 | 2 |
| 2008 | 21.5 MPG | 18.5 | 26 | $2900 | 414 | 2 |
| 2007 | 21 MPG | 18.5 | 25.5 | $2975 | 424 | 2 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 26 midsize station wagons models tracked here, the Kia Rondo ranks 12 on current figures, against a class average of 21.6 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45 4matic (22), Mercedes-Benz E350 4matic (wagon) (22), Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB35 4matic (23), Nissan Murano AWD (23), Nissan Murano FWD (23).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 414 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 6.2 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Kia Rondo get?
The 2012 Kia Rondo is rated at 21.5 MPG combined by the EPA — 19 city and 25.5 highway. Across all 6 model years in the database it averages 21.4 MPG, ranging from 20 to 22 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Kia Rondo cost in fuel per year?
At 21.5 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 698 gallons — roughly $2233 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.149 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2012 model is $2900.
Has the Kia Rondo become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 21.5 MPG today against 21 in 2007 — essentially flat across 6 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Kia Rondo efficient for its class?
It ranks 12 of 26 in the Midsize Station Wagons class on current figures, against a class average of 21.6 MPG. That is 0.1 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.