2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Rondo | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
Model | Rondo | Touareg |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2359 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1941 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |