2009 Ford Escape vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape 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. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Escape (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Escape (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Escape 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 Ford Escape has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Escape 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.
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2009 Ford Escape | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Escape | Rondo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |