2009 Kia Borrego vs. 2005 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2009 Kia Borrego is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota 4Runner would be higher. 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 92 more horse power than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. (245 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 550 kg more than 2009 Kia Borrego.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Kia Borrego (438 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. (382 Nm). This means 2009 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Borrego | 2005 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Borrego | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4625 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 337 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 438 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 87 L |
