2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2005 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sportage (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sportage (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2005 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Rondo | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 2655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |
