2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Tahoe | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |
