2009 Kia Borrego vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Kia Borrego is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Subaru Legacy 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 2008 Subaru Legacy. (245 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 323 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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (292 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Borrego | 2008 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Kia | Subaru |
| Model | Borrego | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4625 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 337 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 438 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 64 L |
