2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2012 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Equator 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 3,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki Equator (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Suzuki Equator (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Rondo | 2012 Suzuki Equator | |
Make | Kia | Suzuki |
Model | Rondo | Equator |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 3953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |