2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2012 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Rexton 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Rexton (183 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 SsangYong Rexton (402 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2012 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Kia | SsangYong |
| Model | Rondo | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 78 L |
