2008 BMW X5 vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2008 BMW X5 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 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X5 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW X5 (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X5 | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | X5 | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.4:1 |
| 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 | 4860 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |
