2011 Kia Borrego vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Kia Borrego is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1418 kg more than 2011 Kia Borrego.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Borrego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Kia Borrego (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover Defender. 2011 Kia Borrego has automatic transmission and 2010 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2010 Land Rover Defender 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 Kia Borrego | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Kia | Land Rover |
| Model | Borrego | Defender |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 75 L |
