2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2009 Pontiac G8
To start off, 2009 Pontiac G8 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac G8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac G8 (414 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac G8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Pontiac G8 (563 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Pontiac G8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
| Make | Kia | Pontiac |
| Model | Rondo | G8 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |
