2007 Lexus GS vs. 2010 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2010 Kia Borrego is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lexus GS would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Lexus GS. (246 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2007 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lexus GS weights approximately 450 kg more than 2010 Kia Borrego.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2010 Kia Borrego (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus GS. (294 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lexus GS | 2010 Kia Borrego | |
Make | Lexus | Kia |
Model | GS | Borrego |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 3778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 246 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 78 L |