2009 Audi R8 vs. 2009 Kia Borrego

To start off, both 2009 Audi R8 and 2009 Kia Borrego were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,627 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (414 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2009 Kia Borrego. (337 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Borrego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Borrego weights approximately 66 kg more than 2009 Audi R8.

Because 2009 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Borrego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 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, 2009 Kia Borrego (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi R8. (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi R8.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Audi R8 2009 Kia Borrego
Make Audi Kia
Model R8 Borrego
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4163 cc 4627 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 414 HP 337 HP
Engine RPM 7800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 430 Nm 438 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 12.5:1 10.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type AWD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1565 kg 1631 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1920 mm
Vehicle Height 1260 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2900 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 78 L


 

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