2006 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 3,776 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Highlander. (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 70 kg more than 2010 Kia Borrego.
Because 2010 Kia Borrego is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Kia Borrego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Highlander, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Kia Borrego (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Highlander. (302 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Highlander | 2010 Kia Borrego | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Highlander | Borrego |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 3776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 78 L |
