2008 BMW 320 vs. 2010 Kia Borrego

To start off, 2010 Kia Borrego is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 320 would be higher. At 4,625 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 320 weights approximately 205 kg more than 2010 Kia Borrego.

Because 2010 Kia Borrego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 320. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Borrego will offer significantly more control. 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 (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320. 2010 Kia Borrego has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW 320 2010 Kia Borrego
Make BMW Kia
Model 320 Borrego
Year Released 2008 2010
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 4625 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 161 HP 337 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 330 Nm 438 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 17.0:1 10.1:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1490 kg 1285 kg
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2900 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.7 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 78 L