2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2002 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Avensis 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 68 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Avensis. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Avensis.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Toyota Avensis (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 2002 Toyota Avensis has manual transmission. 2002 Toyota Avensis 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 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Rondo | Avensis |
Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 82.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |