2009 Nissan Altima 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 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 3,776 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Altima. (173 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Altima weights approximately 157 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 Nissan Altima, 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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Altima. (181 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Altima | 2010 Kia Borrego | |
Make | Nissan | Kia |
Model | Altima | Borrego |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 3776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 78 L |