2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2009 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2009 Kia Carnival is newer by 2 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 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Carnival.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2009 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Rondo | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
