2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2003 Toyota Echo
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Echo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Echo 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 2003 Toyota Echo. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Echo.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Echo. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Echo. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 2003 Toyota Echo has manual transmission. 2003 Toyota Echo 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 | 2003 Toyota Echo | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Rondo | Echo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1496 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 | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84.7 mm |
| 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 | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
