2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2007 Kia Rondo and 2007 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Rondo | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 3597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |
