2005 Dodge Grand Caravan 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 Dodge Grand Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan would be higher. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan (180 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan (285 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Grand Caravan | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |
