2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt 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 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt (261 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt has manual transmission. 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Rondo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Rondo | 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt | |
Make | Kia | Chevrolet |
Model | Rondo | Cobalt |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2359 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 49 L |