2009 Audi A5 vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2009 Audi A5 is newer by 2 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. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 Audi A5. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A5.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Audi A5 (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 2009 Audi A5 has manual transmission. 2009 Audi A5 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:
| 2009 Audi A5 | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Audi | Kia |
| Model | A5 | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
