2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2008 Honda CR-V 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda CR-V | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | CR-V | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2656 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 182 HP |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 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 | 4640 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |
