2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2008 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Rondo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Rondo would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Sable (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercury Sable (333 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Rondo | 2008 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | Rondo | Sable |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 78 L |