2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2010 Volvo S40
To start off, 2010 Volvo S40 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, 2010 Volvo S40 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Volvo S40 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Rondo | 2010 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Kia | Volvo |
Model | Rondo | S40 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4475 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2639 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |