2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2012 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2012 BMW 1 Series is newer by 5 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 1 Series (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW 1 Series (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 1 Series has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 1 Series 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 | 2012 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Rondo | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |
