2007 Citroen Picasso vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, both 2007 Citroen Picasso 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 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2007 Citroen Picasso. (89 HP @ 1900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen Picasso.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen Picasso. (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen Picasso. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 2007 Citroen Picasso has manual transmission. 2007 Citroen Picasso will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Rondo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen Picasso | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | Picasso | Rondo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 1900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |