2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2010 Dodge Caliber
To start off, 2010 Dodge Caliber 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 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Caliber. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Caliber.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Caliber. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2010 Dodge Caliber | |
| Make | Kia | Dodge |
| Model | Rondo | Caliber |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1534 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 51 L |
