Performance Review: KIA Borrego 4.6 V8 AWD - [2009]

Figures & Specs Summary:

KIA Borrego Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the KIA Borrego 4.6 V8 AWD is the 6 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2009. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2010 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16 Super Sport and the 2010 Hennessey Venom GT 6.2L V8.This particular KIA Borrego has a 4627cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Borrego shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Borrego's All Wheel Drive, SUV combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2096 kgs (4620 lbs) this makes the KIA Borrego 4.6 V8 AWD in the same weight category as the 2020 BMW X4 M40d 3.0 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The KIA Borrego shares the same bhp with the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp)

In terms of power the 4627cc 32V V8 engine produces 337 bhp (251 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (348 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 323 lb-ft (437.9 Nm) @ 3500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (332 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the KIA Borrego you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1987 Ford Sierra RS 500 (185.5 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the KIA Borrego.

The KIA Borrego has a Power to weight ratio of 160.7 bhp per ton and 154.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2009 Borrego competing with the 1987 Ford Sierra RS 500 (185.5 bhp per ton) or the 1994 Mitsubishi 3000 GT VR-4 (185.5 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the KIA Borrego generating around 154.1 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2002 Ford Focus RS (179.1 lb-ft per ton) or the 2008 Mercedes SLK Class 350 Auto (179.1 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 7.90 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 8.2 secs, this made the KIA Borrego 4.6 V8 AWD as fast as the 2016 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Quattro (7.90 secs) the 2013 Subaru BRZ 2L 210ps Sportshift (7.90 secs) the 2013 Skoda Octavia RS TDI (7.90 secs) the or the 2011 Infiniti FX 30d 3.0 V6 Diesel (7.90 secs). This KIA Borrego 4.6 V8 AWD is also faster than the 2011 Citroen DS5 1.6 THP 200 (8.00 secs) the 2009 Porsche Cayenne 3.0 V6 Turbo Diesel (8.00 secs) the 2008 Alfa-Romeo Mito 1.4 155 T-Jet Veloce (8.00 secs) the and the 2007 Fiat Bravo 1.9 Sport Multijet (8.00 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Borrego and the 2007 Honda S2000 2.2 Type S

When talking about the performance of the KIA Borrego on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.57 secs @ 93.9 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2007 Honda S2000 2.2 Type S (14.50 secs), the 2011 Ford Focus Wagon ST (14.50 secs), and the 2006 BMW Z4 3.0si Sport 2d (14.52 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2009 version of the KIA Borrego 4.6 V8 AWD has a maximum speed of 120mph.

Top Speed of the 2009 Borrego equals the 2018 Toyota Sequoia TRD Sport 5.7 V8 (131 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2009 KIA Borrego 4.6 V8 AWD then how about the 2018 Toyota Sequoia TRD Sport 5.7 V8 (131 mph), the 2011 Abarth 500 Essessee 1.4 Turbo (131 mph), or the 2011 Abarth 500C Essesse 1.4 Turbo (131 mph).

Related Links:

2009 Borrego Rivals List.

A Brief History of KIA

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