2009 Kia Borrego vs. 2010 Honda Civic

To start off, 2010 Honda Civic 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 4,627 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Borrego (337 HP) has 189 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic.

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, 2010 Honda Civic, 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 (438 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (350 Nm). This means 2009 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Kia Borrego 2010 Honda Civic
Make Kia Honda
Model Borrego Civic
Year Released 2009 2010
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4627 cc 2199 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 337 HP 148 HP
Torque 438 Nm 350 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1785 mm
Vehicle Height 1820 mm 1460 mm


 

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