2008 BMW 730 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 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 730 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 83 more horse power than 2008 BMW 730. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 730 weights approximately 304 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, 2009 Kia Borrego (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 730 | 2009 Kia Borrego | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | 730 | Borrego |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4627 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 337 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 438 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1935 kg | 1631 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 78 L |