2009 Mazda Premacy vs. 2010 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2010 Kia Borrego is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mazda Premacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mazda Premacy would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2009 Mazda Premacy. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 60 kg more than 2010 Kia Borrego.
Because 2010 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 2010 Kia Borrego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mazda Premacy, 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, 2010 Kia Borrego (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda Premacy. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda Premacy. 2010 Kia Borrego has automatic transmission and 2009 Mazda Premacy has manual transmission. 2009 Mazda Premacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mazda Premacy | 2010 Kia Borrego | |
Make | Mazda | Kia |
Model | Premacy | Borrego |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1840 cc | 3778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 78 L |