2009 Fiat Croma vs. 2009 Kia Borrego
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Croma 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 3,776 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Croma. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Croma weights approximately 220 kg more than 2009 Kia Borrego.
Because 2009 Kia Borrego is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Kia Borrego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Croma, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Croma. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Croma. 2009 Kia Borrego has automatic transmission and 2009 Fiat Croma has manual transmission. 2009 Fiat Croma 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.
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2009 Fiat Croma | 2009 Kia Borrego | |
Make | Fiat | Kia |
Model | Croma | Borrego |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 78 L |