2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2007 Kia Rondo and 2007 Toyota Yaris 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 113 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Yaris 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 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Rondo | Yaris |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 42 L |