2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2008 Volvo V70
To start off, 2008 Volvo V70 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 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo V70 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Volvo V70 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2008 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Kia | Volvo |
| Model | Rondo | V70 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
