2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2006 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Smart ForFour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Smart ForFour would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForFour. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForFour.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForFour. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForFour. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 2006 Smart ForFour has manual transmission. 2006 Smart ForFour 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 | 2006 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Kia | Smart |
| Model | Rondo | ForFour |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 52 L |
