2007 BMW 325 vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, both 2007 BMW 325 and 2007 Kia Rondo were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 325 | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | 325 | Rondo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 86.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |