2011 Kia Borrego vs. 2012 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Polo 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 3,776 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. (178 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Borrego weights approximately 16 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Volkswagen Polo, 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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Kia Borrego | 2012 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Borrego | Polo |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3776 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1269 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1682 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
