2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2011 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XJ is newer by 4 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XJ (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Jaguar XJ (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2011 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Kia | Jaguar |
| Model | Rondo | XJ |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 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 | 5248 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3157 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 82 L |
