Honda Fit vs Kia Rondo

The Honda Fit is more fuel-efficient at 31 MPG combined, against 22 MPG for the Kia Rondo. At EPA assumptions that is about $900 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)

Side by side

	Honda Fit	Kia Rondo
Complaints (NHTSA)	280	139
Most reported problem	Air bags	Fuel system
Crashes and fires	43 and 2	18 and 0
Typical mileage at complaint	76,000 miles	75,000 miles
Recalls	8	3
Fuel economy, combined	31 MPG	22 MPG
City and highway	28 and 34	19 and 26
Yearly fuel cost (EPA)	$2,150	$3,050

What the numbers say

NHTSA has 280 complaints for the Honda Fit and 139 for the Kia Rondo. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.

Safety recalls on file: 8 for the Honda Fit, 3 for the Kia Rondo.

Work out the fuel cost of each on your own mileage