2007 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, both 2007 Honda Civic 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 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Rondo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1337 cc | 2359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |