2007 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2007 Kia Rondo

To start off, both 2007 Buick LaCrosse 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick LaCrosse (200 HP) has 18 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.

Let's talk about torque, 2007 Buick LaCrosse (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Buick LaCrosse 2007 Kia Rondo
Make Buick Kia
Model LaCrosse Rondo
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 2656 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 182 HP
Torque 312 Nm 247 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 97 mm 86.7 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 75 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 10.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 5040 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.8 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 60 L


 

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