2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2004 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Bora 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 67 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Bora.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. (156 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 2004 Volkswagen Bora has manual transmission. 2004 Volkswagen Bora 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 | 2004 Volkswagen Bora | |
Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
Model | Rondo | Bora |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86.9 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 | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |