2009 Kia Borrego vs. 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 3 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 3,776 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour. (271 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour weights approximately 462 kg more than 2009 Kia Borrego.
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, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour, 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 (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Borrego | 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
Make | Kia | Honda |
Model | Borrego | Accord Crosstour |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3776 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1747 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4999 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1897 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1669 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2797 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 70 L |