2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2007 Lexus GS
To start off, both 2007 Kia Rondo and 2007 Lexus GS were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus GS (290 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Lexus GS (433 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2007 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Kia | Lexus |
| Model | Rondo | GS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 433 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 71 L |
