2004 Seat Toledo vs. 2011 Kia Borrego

To start off, 2011 Kia Borrego is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 4,625 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2004 Seat Toledo. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Toledo weights approximately 154 kg more than 2011 Kia Borrego.

Because 2011 Kia Borrego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Seat Toledo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Kia Borrego 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, 2011 Kia Borrego (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Toledo. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Toledo.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Seat Toledo 2011 Kia Borrego
Make Seat Kia
Model Toledo Borrego
Year Released 2004 2011
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1896 cc 4625 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 337 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 200 Nm 438 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.5:1 10.1:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1439 kg 1285 kg
Vehicle Length 4460 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1920 mm
Vehicle Height 1580 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2900 mm
Fuel Consumption 6.7 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.7 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.9 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 78 L


 

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