2005 Jaguar XKR 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 Jaguar XKR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jaguar XKR would be higher. At 4,194 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XKR (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Jaguar XKR (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar XKR | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Jaguar | Kia |
| Model | XKR | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 541 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
