2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2008 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sequoia 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (276 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2008 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Rondo | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |
