2005 Toyota Highlander vs. 2011 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2011 Kia Rondo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 3,309 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Highlander (230 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2011 Kia Rondo. (198 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Rondo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 396 kg more than 2011 Kia Rondo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Highlander (314 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Rondo. (250 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Highlander | 2011 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Highlander | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3309 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 60 L |
