2011 Kia Borrego vs. 2013 BMW X1
To start off, 2013 BMW X1 is newer by 2 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 4,625 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2013 BMW X1. (238 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW X1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X1 weights approximately 405 kg more than 2011 Kia Borrego.
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 (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW X1. (350 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW X1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Kia Borrego | 2013 BMW X1 | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Borrego | X1 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4625 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 337 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 438 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10:01:00 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4484 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2044 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1545 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 63 L |
