2011 Kia Borrego vs. 2011 Alfa Romeo 159
To start off, both 2011 Kia Borrego and 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 158 more horse power than 2011 Alfa Romeo 159. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2011 Alfa Romeo 159. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2011 Kia Borrego.
Because 2011 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 2011 Kia Borrego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, 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, 2011 Kia Borrego (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Alfa Romeo 159. (281 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Alfa Romeo 159.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Kia Borrego | 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 | |
| Make | Kia | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Borrego | 159 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 70 L |
