2007 BMW X5 vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, both 2007 BMW X5 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 4,798 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X5 (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW X5 (490 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X5 | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | X5 | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4798 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 60 L |
