2009 Dodge Ram vs. 2009 Kia Borrego
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Ram 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 6,690 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Ram (350 HP @ 3013 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Kia Borrego. (337 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Borrego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Borrego weights approximately 269 kg more than 2009 Dodge Ram.
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 Dodge Ram (827 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Borrego. (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Borrego. 2009 Kia Borrego has automatic transmission and 2009 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 2009 Dodge Ram will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Ram | 2009 Kia Borrego | |
Make | Dodge | Kia |
Model | Ram | Borrego |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6690 cc | 4627 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 337 HP |
Engine RPM | 3013 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 827 Nm | 438 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1631 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 78 L |