2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2010 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 3 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 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2010 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | Kia | Buick |
| Model | Rondo | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2936 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
