2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 640 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Rondo | 640 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5007 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
