Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Kia Borrego | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 337 hp@6000 323 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.0 in | 103.9 in | 10.1 in |
Length | 192.1 in | 174.8 in | 17.3 in |
Width | 75.4 in | 73.0 in | 2.4 in |
Height | 71.3 in | 64.4 in | 6.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4405 lb. | 3466 lb. | 939 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.6 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.1 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.2 in | 56.7 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 53.7 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.4 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.5 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 55.1 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 49.1 in | 7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 37.9 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.0 in | 0.0 in | 38 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.7 in | 0.0 in | 55.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.9 in | 0.0 in | 44.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.9 in | 0.0 in | 32.9 in |
Total Legroom | 112 in (over 3 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 32.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | -13.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.3 ft3 | 26.1 | 23.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 97.6 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | 43 ft3 |
2009 Kia Borrego Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Plenty of room for all of the kids and their booster seats. see full Kia Borrego review |
2013 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |