2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2008 Opel Corsa 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 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2008 Opel Corsa. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Corsa 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 | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Kia | Opel |
| Model | Rondo | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 44 L |
