2009 Kia Rondo vs. 2009 Lancia Thesis
To start off, both 2009 Kia Rondo and 2009 Lancia Thesis were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lancia Thesis (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 Kia Rondo. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Rondo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 380 kg more than 2009 Kia Rondo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Lancia Thesis (330 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Rondo. (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Rondo | 2009 Lancia Thesis | |
Make | Kia | Lancia |
Model | Rondo | Thesis |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2399 cc | 2387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |