2008 Hummer H3 vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2008 Hummer H3 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 3,700 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hummer H3 (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Hummer H3 (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Hummer H3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 2008 Hummer H3 has manual transmission. 2008 Hummer H3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Rondo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hummer H3 | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Hummer | Kia |
| Model | H3 | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 60 L |
