2011 Kia Borrego vs. 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2011 Kia Borrego and 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 108 more horse power than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Borrego weights approximately 110 kg more than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Kia Borrego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Kia Borrego 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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer. (226 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Kia Borrego | 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Borrego | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1516 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 59 L |
