2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2013 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN
To start off, 2013 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN 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 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2013 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN | |
| Make | Kia | Dodge |
| Model | Rondo | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| 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 | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2247 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |
