2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2007 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2007 Kia Rondo and 2007 Renault Kangoo were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 108 more horse power than 2007 Renault Kangoo. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Kangoo.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Kangoo. (114 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Kangoo. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 2007 Renault Kangoo has manual transmission. 2007 Renault Kangoo 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 | 2007 Renault Kangoo | |
Make | Kia | Renault |
Model | Rondo | Kangoo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 52 L |