2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2011 Volkswagen Routan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Routan 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 Volkswagen Routan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Routan (283 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Routan should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Volkswagen Routan (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Routan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Rondo | 2011 Volkswagen Routan | |
Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
Model | Rondo | Routan |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6350 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5144 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1953 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3078 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 78 L |