2008 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
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2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Avalanche | Rondo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 60 L |