2009 Kia Borrego vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2012 Lotus Exige. (240 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2012 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Borrego weights approximately 348 kg more than 2012 Lotus Exige. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Exige. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Exige. 2009 Kia Borrego has automatic transmission and 2012 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2012 Lotus Exige 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.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Borrego | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Kia | Lotus |
Model | Borrego | Exige |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 942 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3797 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1727 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1158 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 44 L |