2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2002 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 3,274 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercury Villager (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2002 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Kia | Mercury |
| Model | Rondo | Villager |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 3274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
