2007 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,627 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Kia Borrego (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2009 Kia Borrego | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Borrego |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 4627 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 337 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 438 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 78 L |