2009 Cadillac SRX 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 Cadillac SRX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac SRX would be higher. At 4,625 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac SRX. (321 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac SRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 841 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 (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac SRX. (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac SRX.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Cadillac SRX 2010 Kia Borrego
Make Cadillac Kia
Model SRX Borrego
Year Released 2009 2010
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4565 cc 4625 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 321 HP 337 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 427 Nm 438 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.1:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2126 kg 1285 kg
Vehicle Length 4960 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1920 mm
Vehicle Height 1730 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2960 mm 2900 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.1 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 78 L


 

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