Kia Rondo vs Toyota Matrix
The Toyota Matrix is more fuel-efficient at 29 MPG combined, against 22 MPG for the Kia Rondo. At EPA assumptions that is about $750 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Kia Rondo | Toyota Matrix | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 139 | 56 |
| Most reported problem | Fuel system | Cruise control |
| Crashes and fires | 18 and 0 | 9 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 75,000 miles | 30,000 miles |
| Recalls | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 22 MPG | 29 MPG |
| City and highway | 19 and 26 | 26 and 33 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,050 | $2,300 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 139 complaints for the Kia Rondo and 56 for the Toyota Matrix. 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, 2 for the Toyota Matrix.