2009 Kia Borrego vs. 2011 Opel Antara
To start off, 2011 Opel Antara 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2011 Opel Antara. (224 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Opel Antara weights approximately 330 kg more than 2009 Kia Borrego.
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, 2009 Kia Borrego (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Antara. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Antara.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Borrego | 2011 Opel Antara | |
Make | Kia | Opel |
Model | Borrego | Antara |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 3194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 85.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 65 L |