2004 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (178 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Rondo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Focus | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Focus | Rondo |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |