2008 GMC Acadia 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 GMC Acadia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 GMC Acadia 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 62 more horse power than 2008 GMC Acadia. (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Acadia weights approximately 857 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Acadia. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Acadia | 2009 Kia Borrego | |
| Make | GMC | Kia |
| Model | Acadia | Borrego |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4625 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 337 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 438 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2142 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 78 L |
