2009 Kia Borrego vs. 2009 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, both 2009 Kia Borrego and 2009 Hyundai Sonata 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 105 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Sonata. (232 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Sonata weights approximately 361 kg more than 2009 Kia Borrego.
Because 2009 Kia Borrego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Hyundai Sonata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego will offer significantly more control. 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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Sonata. (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Sonata.
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2009 Kia Borrego | 2009 Hyundai Sonata | |
Make | Kia | Hyundai |
Model | Borrego | Sonata |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4625 cc | 3342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 337 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 438 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1646 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 70 L |