2009 Kia Borrego vs. 2010 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, 2010 Pontiac Vibe 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2010 Pontiac Vibe. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2010 Pontiac Vibe.
Because 2010 Pontiac Vibe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Borrego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Pontiac Vibe 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 Kia Borrego (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Pontiac Vibe. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Pontiac Vibe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Borrego | 2010 Pontiac Vibe | |
| Make | Kia | Pontiac |
| Model | Borrego | Vibe |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4627 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 337 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 438 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 49 L |
