2008 BMW X3 vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2008 BMW X3 is newer by 1 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, 2008 BMW X3 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X3. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X3 | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | X3 | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 60 L |
