2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2011 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2011 Subaru Outback 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Outback (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Subaru Outback (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Outback 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 Outback | |
| Make | Kia | Subaru |
| Model | Rondo | Outback |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
