2009 Kia Borrego vs. 2005 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2009 Kia Borrego is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Peugeot 307. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Peugeot 307 would be higher. 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 187 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 307. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 125 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, 2005 Peugeot 307, 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 307. (202 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 307. 2009 Kia Borrego has automatic transmission and 2005 Peugeot 307 has manual transmission. 2005 Peugeot 307 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 Kia Borrego | 2005 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Kia | Peugeot |
Model | Borrego | 307 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3776 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 202 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 60 L |