2011 Kia Rondo EX V6 vs. 2011 Kia Rondo LX

To start off, both 2011 Kia Rondo EX V6 and 2011 Kia Rondo LX were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Kia Rondo EX V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Rondo EX V6 (198 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2011 Kia Rondo LX. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Rondo EX V6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Rondo LX.

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, 2011 Kia Rondo EX V6 (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Rondo LX. (229 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Rondo EX V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Rondo LX.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Kia Rondo EX V6 2011 Kia Rondo LX
Make Kia Kia
Model Rondo Rondo
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type Minivan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2656 cc 2359 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 198 HP 176 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 250 Nm 229 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1285 kg 1285 kg
Vehicle Length 4550 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1710 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.2 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.2 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.4 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 60 L


 

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