2009 Kia Borrego vs. 2013 Honda Accord
To start off, 2013 Honda Accord is newer by 4 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 2 more horse power than 2013 Honda Accord. (274 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Accord weights approximately 100 kg more than 2009 Kia Borrego.
Because 2009 Kia Borrego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Honda Accord. 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Accord. (342 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Accord.
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2009 Kia Borrego | 2013 Honda Accord | |
Make | Kia | Honda |
Model | Borrego | Accord |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 274 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.5 : 1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4862 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1465 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2775 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 65 L |