2007 Honda CR-V vs. 2009 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2009 Kia Rondo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Rondo (198 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda CR-V weights approximately 705 kg more than 2009 Kia Rondo.
Because 2007 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Rondo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Kia Rondo (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda CR-V | 2009 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | CR-V | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |
