2006 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2010 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2010 Kia Borrego is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Suburban. (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 534 kg more than 2010 Kia Borrego.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Borrego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban 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 Chevrolet Suburban (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Borrego. (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Borrego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Suburban | 2010 Kia Borrego | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Suburban | Borrego |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5963 cc | 4627 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 337 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 438 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 78 L |
