2009 Jaguar S-Type vs. 2009 Kia Borrego
To start off, both 2009 Jaguar S-Type 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2009 Jaguar S-Type. (240 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2009 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 330 kg more than 2009 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 Kia Borrego (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jaguar S-Type. (300 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Jaguar S-Type | 2009 Kia Borrego | |
Make | Jaguar | Kia |
Model | S-Type | Borrego |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2070 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 78 L |