2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2007 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2007 Kia Rondo and 2007 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,414 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S80 (311 HP @ 5950 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volvo S80 (440 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2007 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Kia | Volvo |
| Model | Rondo | S80 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 4414 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5950 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
