2009 Kia Borrego vs. 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2009 Kia Borrego and 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton 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 100 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 948 kg more than 2009 Kia Borrego.
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 Volkswagen Phaeton (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Borrego. (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Borrego.
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2009 Kia Borrego | 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
Model | Borrego | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4625 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 337 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 438 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 2233 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5059 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1903 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1901 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2881 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |