2010 Audi R8 vs. 2011 Kia Borrego

To start off, 2011 Kia Borrego is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Audi R8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Audi R8 would be higher. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi R8 (525 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 2011 Kia Borrego. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Borrego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi R8 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2011 Kia Borrego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Audi R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Borrego. (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Borrego. 2011 Kia Borrego has automatic transmission and 2010 Audi R8 has manual transmission. 2010 Audi R8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Audi R8 2011 Kia Borrego
Make Audi Kia
Model R8 Borrego
Year Released 2010 2011
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 5200 cc 3778 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 525 HP 276 HP
Engine RPM 8000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 530 Nm 362 Nm
Torque RPM 6500 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type AWD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1620 kg 1515 kg
Vehicle Length 4435 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 1930 mm 1920 mm
Vehicle Height 1252 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2649 mm 2900 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.8 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 19.6 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 78 L


 

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