2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Subaru Legacy (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Kia | Subaru |
| Model | Rondo | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
