2009 BMW X5 vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2009 BMW X5 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X5 (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW X5 (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW X5 | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | X5 | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |
