2003 Audi A8 vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Audi A8 would be higher. At 3,936 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Audi A8 (276 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Audi A8 (650 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2003 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Audi A8 | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Audi | Kia |
| Model | A8 | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3936 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |
