2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2013 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2013 Toyota Yaris 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 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Yaris. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Yaris.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Yaris. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Yaris. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 2013 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2013 Toyota Yaris 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 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Rondo | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 42 L |
