2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2010 Kia Carens
To start off, 2010 Kia Carens 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 58 more horse power than 2010 Kia Carens. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Carens.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Carens. (163 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Carens. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 2010 Kia Carens has manual transmission. 2010 Kia Carens 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 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Rondo | Carens |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
