2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2010 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2010 Ford Transit Connect 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 46 more horse power than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Transit Connect.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2010 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Kia | Ford |
| Model | Rondo | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Panel Van |
| 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 | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 58 L |
