2009 Kia Borrego vs. 2009 Mazda CX-9

To start off, both 2009 Kia Borrego and 2009 Mazda CX-9 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,777 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda CX-9 (273 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Kia Borrego. (272 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda CX-9 should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Borrego.

Because 2009 Kia Borrego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mazda CX-9. 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 Mazda CX-9 (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Borrego. (267 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda CX-9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Borrego.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Kia Borrego 2009 Mazda CX-9
Make Kia Mazda
Model Borrego CX-9
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3777 cc 3726 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 272 HP 273 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 267 Nm 366 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.4:1 10.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1940 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.2 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 14.7 L/100km