2009 BMW X6 vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2009 BMW X6 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X6 (401 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW X6 (610 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW X6 | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | X6 | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4395 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |
