2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2006 BMW 530
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2006 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Rondo | 530 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
