2007 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, both 2007 BMW 330 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Rondo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 330 | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |
