2008 Honda Element 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 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Element would be higher. At 3,776 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2008 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Element weights approximately 665 kg more than 2010 Kia Borrego.
Because 2008 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Borrego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element 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 (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Element | 2010 Kia Borrego | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Element | Borrego |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 3776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 78 L |
