2007 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2011 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2011 Kia Rondo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Equinox would be higher. At 3,425 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Rondo (198 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 1075 kg more than 2011 Kia Rondo.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chevrolet Equinox (286 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Rondo. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Equinox | 2011 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Equinox | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3425 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |
