2009 Kia Borrego vs. 2011 Renault Megane
To start off, 2011 Renault Megane 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 49 more horse power than 2011 Renault Megane. (227 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Megane.
Because 2009 Kia Borrego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego 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 (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Megane. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Megane. 2009 Kia Borrego has automatic transmission and 2011 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 2011 Renault Megane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Kia Borrego | 2011 Renault Megane | |
Make | Kia | Renault |
Model | Borrego | Megane |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 60 L |