2000 Jaguar XK vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Jaguar XK | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Jaguar | Kia |
| Model | XK | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
