2007 Jeep Liberty vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, both 2007 Jeep Liberty 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Liberty 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 Liberty has manual transmission. 2007 Jeep Liberty 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 Liberty | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Jeep | Kia |
| Model | Liberty | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 60 L |
