2008 BMW 330 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 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 330 would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 305 kg more than 2009 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, 2008 BMW 330 (390 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Borrego. (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Borrego.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 2009 Kia Borrego | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | 330 | Borrego |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 3778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 1595 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 78 L |