2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma 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 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (157 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Tacoma.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 2011 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2011 Toyota Tacoma 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 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Rondo | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 79 L |
