2011 Kia Borrego vs. 2012 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2012 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Kia Borrego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Kia Borrego 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 140 more horse power than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 29 kg more than 2011 Kia Borrego.
Because 2011 Kia Borrego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. 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 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Kia Borrego | 2012 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Kia | Ford |
| Model | Borrego | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1544 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 58 L |
