2009 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2010 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2010 Kia Borrego is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 333 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Kia Borrego (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. 2010 Kia Borrego has automatic transmission and 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 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.
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2009 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2010 Kia Borrego | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
Model | 159 | Borrego |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3195 cc | 3778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 322 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1848 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 78 L |