2011 BMW 120 vs. 2011 Kia Borrego
To start off, both 2011 BMW 120 and 2011 Kia Borrego were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,627 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Borrego weights approximately 106 kg more than 2011 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Kia Borrego (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120. 2011 Kia Borrego has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 120 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:
2011 BMW 120 | 2011 Kia Borrego | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | 120 | Borrego |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4627 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 337 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 438 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1631 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 78 L |