2008 Audi S6 vs. 2009 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2009 Kia Borrego is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Audi S6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Audi S6 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 2 more horse power than 2008 Audi S6. (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi S6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi S6 weights approximately 530 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi S6. (420 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi S6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi S6 | 2009 Kia Borrego | |
| Make | Audi | Kia |
| Model | S6 | Borrego |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 4625 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 337 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 438 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1815 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 78 L |
