Kia Rondo vs Scion XB

The Scion XB is more fuel-efficient at 24 MPG combined, against 22 MPG for the Kia Rondo. At EPA assumptions that is about $250 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)

Side by side

	Kia Rondo	Scion XB
Complaints (NHTSA)	139	424
Most reported problem	Fuel system	Air bags
Crashes and fires	18 and 0	42 and 8
Typical mileage at complaint	75,000 miles	54,000 miles
Recalls	3	8
Fuel economy, combined	22 MPG	24 MPG
City and highway	19 and 26	22 and 28
Yearly fuel cost (EPA)	$3,050	$2,800

What the numbers say

NHTSA has 139 complaints for the Kia Rondo and 424 for the Scion XB. 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: 3 for the Kia Rondo, 8 for the Scion XB.

Work out the fuel cost of each on your own mileage