2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2007 Kia Rondo and 2007 Volkswagen Sharan 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 34 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Sharan 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 Sharan has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan 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.
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2007 Kia Rondo | 2007 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
Model | Rondo | Sharan |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 79.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |