2009 BMW 135 vs. 2011 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2011 Kia Borrego is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 135 would be higher. At 3,776 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2011 Kia Borrego. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Borrego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 135 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2011 Kia Borrego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 BMW 135 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Borrego. (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Borrego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 135 | 2011 Kia Borrego | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 135 | Borrego |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 78 L |
