2006 Jaguar XKR vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Jaguar XKR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Jaguar XKR would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XKR (391 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Jaguar XKR (542 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jaguar XKR | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Jaguar | Kia |
| Model | XKR | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 391 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
