2009 Kia Rondo vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Kia Rondo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Rondo (198 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 115 kg more than 2009 Kia Rondo.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Rondo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Rondo. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Rondo. 2009 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Kia Rondo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Kia Rondo | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Kia | Land Rover |
Model | Rondo | Defender |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |