2007 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, both 2007 Jeep Cherokee 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 2,776 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Cherokee. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Cherokee.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Jeep Cherokee (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Cherokee 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 Jeep Cherokee has manual transmission. 2007 Jeep Cherokee 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 Jeep Cherokee | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Jeep | Kia |
| Model | Cherokee | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2776 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 60 L |
