2007 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2009 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2009 Kia Borrego is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Equinox would be higher. At 4,625 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 465 kg more than 2009 Kia Borrego.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2009 Kia Borrego (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Equinox | 2009 Kia Borrego | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Equinox | Borrego |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3425 cc | 4625 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 337 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 438 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 78 L |