2009 Kia Borrego vs. 2011 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2011 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 2 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 3,777 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Borrego (272 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2011 Honda Ridgeline. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Ridgeline.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2011 Honda Ridgeline (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Borrego. (267 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Borrego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Borrego | 2011 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Kia | Honda |
| Model | Borrego | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3777 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 267 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 16.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1980 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
