2009 Jeep Compass vs. 2009 Kia Borrego
To start off, both 2009 Jeep Compass 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 4,625 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Compass. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Compass weights approximately 329 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Kia Borrego (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Compass. (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Compass. 2009 Kia Borrego has automatic transmission and 2009 Jeep Compass has manual transmission. 2009 Jeep Compass 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 Jeep Compass | 2009 Kia Borrego | |
Make | Jeep | Kia |
Model | Compass | Borrego |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 4625 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 337 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 438 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 78 L |