2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2013 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu 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 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu (187 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. (244 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2013 Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Make | Kia | Chevrolet |
| Model | Rondo | Malibu |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 101 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2738 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
