2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Kia | Chevrolet |
| Model | Rondo | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1895 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 95 L |
