2007 BMW X3 vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, both 2007 BMW X3 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X3 (268 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW X3 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW X3 | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | X3 | Rondo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
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 | 4570 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 60 L |