2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2000 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Golf.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2000 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Rondo | Golf |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
