2009 Cadillac XLR vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2009 Cadillac XLR 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 4,369 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac XLR (444 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Cadillac XLR (561 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac XLR | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
Make | Cadillac | Kia |
Model | XLR | Rondo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4369 cc | 2656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 561 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 86.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |