2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS is newer by 6 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), 2013 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac CTS (314 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Cadillac CTS (373 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Kia | Cadillac |
| Model | Rondo | CTS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| 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 | 314 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
