2010 Kia Borrego EX vs. 2010 Kia Borrego EX V8

To start off, both 2010 Kia Borrego EX and 2010 Kia Borrego EX V8 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,627 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Kia Borrego EX V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Borrego EX V8 (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2010 Kia Borrego EX. (272 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Borrego EX V8 should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Borrego EX.

Because 2010 Kia Borrego EX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Borrego EX V8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Borrego EX 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, 2010 Kia Borrego EX V8 (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Borrego EX. (267 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Borrego EX V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Borrego EX.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Kia Borrego EX 2010 Kia Borrego EX V8
Make Kia Kia
Model Borrego Borrego
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3777 cc 4627 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 272 HP 337 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 267 Nm 438 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.4:1 10.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1920 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.2 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 15.7 L/100km


 

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