2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus 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 Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Taurus (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Taurus | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Taurus | Rondo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 263 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |