2009 Kia Borrego vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Kia Borrego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Kia Borrego would be higher. At 3,776 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (176 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2009 Kia Borrego.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Borrego | 2010 BMW 120 | |
Make | Kia | BMW |
Model | Borrego | 120 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3776 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 51 L |