2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, both 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser 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 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Chrysler | Kia |
| Model | PT Cruiser | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2429 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 60 L |
