2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2013 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2013 GMC Yukon 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Yukon (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 GMC Yukon (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2013 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Kia | GMC |
| Model | Rondo | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1954 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 93 L |
