2009 Kia Rondo vs. 2010 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2010 Nissan Murano is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Kia Rondo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Kia Rondo would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Murano (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2009 Kia Rondo. (198 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Rondo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Murano weights approximately 479 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, 2010 Nissan Murano (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Rondo. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Rondo | 2010 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Rondo | Murano |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1764 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 82 L |
