2003 Hyundai Accent 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 Hyundai Accent. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Hyundai Accent would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2003 Hyundai Accent. (102 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2003 Hyundai Accent.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Hyundai Accent. (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Hyundai Accent | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Hyundai | Kia |
| Model | Accent | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
