2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Buick Rendezvous. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Buick Rendezvous would be higher. At 3,343 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (285 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
Make | Buick | Kia |
Model | Rendezvous | Rondo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3343 cc | 2359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 222 Nm |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |