2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2009 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2009 Volvo XC70 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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo XC70 (232 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Volvo XC70 (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2009 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Kia | Volvo |
| Model | Rondo | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
