Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Kia Borrego | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6000 267 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.0 in | 109.8 in | 4.2 in |
Length | 192.1 in | 188.4 in | 3.7 in |
Width | 75.4 in | 75.2 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 71.3 in | 68.1 in | 3.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4248 lb. | 4178 lb. | 70 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.6 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.6 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.2 in | 59.7 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 56.7 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 43.2 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 40.1 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 59.5 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 56.5 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 38.3 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.0 in | 36.3 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.7 in | 55.0 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.9 in | 42.3 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.9 in | 29.2 in | 3.7 in |
Total Legroom | 112 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 2.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.3 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | 7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 97.6 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | 2.2 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 |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |