2009 Ford Flex vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2009 Ford Flex 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Flex is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Flex (262 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Flex (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Flex | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Flex | Rondo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |