2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2013 Scion tC
To start off, 2013 Scion tC 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 2,494 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Scion tC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Scion tC (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Scion tC should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Scion tC (235 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Scion tC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 2013 Scion tC has manual transmission. 2013 Scion tC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Rondo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2013 Scion tC | |
| Make | Kia | Scion |
| Model | Rondo | tC |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
