2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2010 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Rodius 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Rodius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Rodius. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Rodius.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 SsangYong Rodius (342 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Rodius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2010 SsangYong Rodius | |
| Make | Kia | SsangYong |
| Model | Rondo | Rodius |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
