- Newest year: 2012
- Gas
- Wagons
- Same as 2011
2007-2012 Kia Rondo MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 20–22 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 3 of 10 wagon configurations, MY2012. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2007-2012 Kia Rondo at a glance
The 2007-2012 Kia Rondo covers 6 model years in the EPA database (12 configurations in all), rated 20–22 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2012, costs about $2,950 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Rondo 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (22 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2008, 2009 and 2011; 2010 and 2012 repeat the values of the year before.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2007-2012 Kia Rondo by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Gas | 21–22 MPG | $2,950–$3,130 | Same EPA ratings as 2011 |
| 2011 | Gas | 21–22 MPG | $2,950–$3,130 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 21–22 MPG | $2,970–$3,110 | Same EPA ratings as 2009 |
| 2009 | Gas | 21–22 MPG | $2,970–$3,110 | Ratings changed |
| 2008 | Gas | 21–22 MPG | $2,970–$3,110 | Ratings changed |
| 2007 | Gas | 20–22 MPG | $2,970–$3,270 | First year |
What the 2012 Rondo 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$246
$2,950 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.92
Per 100 miles
$19.67
Five years
$14,750
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the wagon median
$240more a year
Class median $2,710 a year, MY2012
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2012 Kia Rondo MPG
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2012 Kia Rondo as for the 2011 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2011 section above.See 2011
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rondo 2.4L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,950 |
| Rondo 2.7L 6-cyl | 2.7L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,130 |
2011 Kia Rondo MPG
21–22 MPG · $2,950–$3,130/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,970 to $2,950, $20 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rondo 2.4L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,950 |
| Rondo 2.7L 6-cyl | 2.7L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,130 |
2010 Kia Rondo MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2009
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2010 Kia Rondo as for the 2009 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2009 section above.See 2009
2009 Kia Rondo MPG
21–22 MPG · $2,970–$3,110/yr
Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,970.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rondo 2.4L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 27 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Rondo 2.7L 6-cyl | 2.7L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,110 |
2008 Kia Rondo MPG
21–22 MPG · $2,970–$3,110/yr
Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,970.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rondo 2.4L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Rondo 2.7L 6-cyl | 2.7L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,110 |
2007 Kia Rondo MPG
20–22 MPG · $2,970–$3,270/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rondo 2.4L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Rondo 2.7L 6-cyl | 2.7L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,270 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Rondo 2.4L 4-cyl FWD: $4,020 in California and $2,580 in Texas, a $1,440 difference.
- California $4,020
- Washington $3,720
- New York $2,960
- Florida $2,790
- Texas $2,580
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2012 wagon models.
Generations
- 2007-2012 (UN)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2007-2012 Kia Rondo get?
EPA rates the 2007-2012 Kia Rondo at 20–22 MPG combined across 12 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2012 Rondo 2.4L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 22 MPG (20 city, 26 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2007-2012 Kia Rondo?
Every model year of the 2007-2012 Kia Rondo tops out at 22 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2007-2012 Kia Rondo?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2008, 2009 and 2011. In 2010 and 2012 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2012 Kia Rondo per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Rondo 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,950 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,950–$3,130 a year. That is a $180 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2012 Kia Rondo 100 miles?
About $19.67 per 100 miles for the Rondo 2.4L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $19.67 and $20.87 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2012 Kia Rondo more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Rondo 2.4L 4-cyl FWD is rated 20 city and 26 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2012 Kia Rondo compare with other wagon configurations?
The Rondo 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,950 a year to fuel, $240 more than the class median of $2,710, and less than 3 of 10 wagon configurations. The comparison covers all 41 rated wagon configurations for MY2012, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2012 Kia Rondo different from the 2011 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2011 and 2012: 2 configurations rated 21–22 MPG combined. See the 2011 Kia Rondo for that year.