2004 Honda Element 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 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Element 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 4 more horse power than 2004 Honda Element. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Element.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Element | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Element | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
