2009 Kia Borrego vs. 2006 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2009 Kia Borrego is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 4,627 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Camry. (154 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Camry.
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, 2006 Toyota Camry, 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 (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Camry. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Borrego | 2006 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Borrego | Camry |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4627 cc | 2360 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 337 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 438 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 70 L |
