2009 Kia Borrego vs. 2009 Volvo C30
To start off, both 2009 Kia Borrego and 2009 Volvo C30 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2009 Volvo C30. (227 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo C30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volvo C30 weights approximately 308 kg more than 2009 Kia Borrego.
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, 2009 Volvo C30, 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 (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo C30. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo C30. 2009 Kia Borrego has automatic transmission and 2009 Volvo C30 has manual transmission. 2009 Volvo C30 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Kia Borrego | 2009 Volvo C30 | |
Make | Kia | Volvo |
Model | Borrego | C30 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2520 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1598 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 60 L |