2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2003 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda CR-V would be higher. Both 2007 Kia Rondo and 2003 Honda CR-V are equipped with a 2,359 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2003 Honda CR-V. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda CR-V.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (222 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2003 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Kia | Honda |
| Model | Rondo | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 58 L |
