2007 GMC Canyon vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, both 2007 GMC Canyon 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Canyon (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 GMC Canyon (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 2007 GMC Canyon has manual transmission. 2007 GMC Canyon 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 GMC Canyon | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | GMC | Kia |
| Model | Canyon | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
