2009 BMW 330 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 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 330 would be higher. At 4,627 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 44 kg more than 2010 Kia Borrego.

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 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Borrego. (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Borrego. 2010 Kia Borrego has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 330 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.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 330 2010 Kia Borrego
Make BMW Kia
Model 330 Borrego
Year Released 2009 2010
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2993 cc 4627 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 228 HP 337 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 500 Nm 438 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 17.0:1 10.4:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1675 kg 1631 kg
Vehicle Length 4530 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1920 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2900 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.9 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 78 L


 

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