2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2005 Mazda Carol
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda Carol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Carol 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 137 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Carol. (45 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Carol.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Carol. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Carol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2005 Mazda Carol | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Rondo | Carol |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 30 L |
