2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2002 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Laguna 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 69 more horse power than 2002 Renault Laguna. (113 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Laguna.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Laguna. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Laguna. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 2002 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2002 Renault Laguna 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 Kia Rondo | 2002 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Kia | Renault |
| Model | Rondo | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |
