2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2012 Dodge Avenger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Avenger 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Avenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Avenger (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Avenger should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Dodge Avenger (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Avenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2012 Dodge Avenger | |
| Make | Kia | Dodge |
| Model | Rondo | Avenger |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| 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 | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4892 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2766 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
