2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2007 Kia Rondo and 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton (330 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton 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 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Rondo | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |
