2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman 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 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 61 more horse power than 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman. (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman has manual transmission. 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman 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 | 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman | |
| Make | Kia | Mini |
| Model | Rondo | Cooper Clubman |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2548 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
