2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2008 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2008 Toyota Prius 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 86 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Prius. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Prius.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2008 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Rondo | Prius |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
