2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 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 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 116. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2012 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Rondo | 116 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 51 L |
