2009 Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,777 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Borrego (272 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord.
Because 2010 Kia Borrego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Borrego will offer significantly more control. 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 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Borrego. (267 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Borrego.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 2010 Kia Borrego | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Accord | Borrego |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3777 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 272 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |