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Kia Borrego

Kia Borrego
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The official data lists 12 versions of the Kia Borrego (2009–2011), in the United States and Canada. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
2009–2011
Markets
United States, Canada
Engines
3.8 L to 4.6 L
Fuels
Petrol
Lowest consumption (Canada)
12.8 L/100 km (5-cycle)
Lowest consumption (United States)
13.1 L/100 km (EPA)

What is the Kia Borrego?

The Kia Borrego is a midsize SUV with body-on-frame construction, a traditional layout suited to drivers who want a substantial vehicle for family trips and everyday use. Kia sold the same model as the Mohave in some markets.

Generation and engines

The first-generation Borrego (HM) was sold in the United States and Canada from 2009 to 2011. Its petrol engine range ran from 3.8 L to 4.6 L, including a V8 option.

How economical is the Kia Borrego?

In the United States, the best combined EPA rating is 18 MPG, and the lowest listed consumption is 13.1 L/100 km. In Canada, the lowest listed figure is 12.8 L/100 km on the NRCan 5-cycle test. The EPA and Canadian test procedures differ, so the figures are best understood within their respective markets.

Where was the Borrego sold?

The Borrego was sold in the United States and Canada from 2009 to 2011. US EPA figures cover seven versions, while Canadian NRCan figures cover five.

Questions and answers

What kind of vehicle is the Kia Borrego?

It is a midsize SUV with body-on-frame construction.

What engines were offered?

Petrol engines from 3.8 L to 4.6 L were offered, including a V8.

What is the Borrego’s EPA combined fuel economy?

Its best combined EPA rating is 18 MPG.

Where was the Borrego sold?

In the United States and Canada from 2009 to 2011.

Borrego first generation (2009–2011)

Model codes: HM · Sold in: United States and Canada · References: en.wikipedia.org

United States 7 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2009–20112MODE CLKUP3.8 LPetrol5-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
2010–20113.8 LPetrol5-speed automaticFour-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
2009–20112MODE CLKUP4.6 LPetrol6-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
20114.6 LPetrol6-speed automaticFour-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
20104.6 LPetrol6-speed automaticFour-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
20092MODE CLKUP3.8 LPetrol5-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
20092MODE CLKUP4.6 LPetrol6-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km

Canada 5 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2009–2011Sport utility vehicle3.8 LPetrol5-speed automatic13.0 L/100 km 5-cycle299 g/km
2010–2011Sport utility vehicle3.8 LPetrol5-speed automatic12.8 L/100 km 5-cycle294 g/km
2009–2011Sport utility vehicle4.6 LPetrol6-speed automatic14.0 L/100 km 5-cycle322 g/km
2011Sport utility vehicle4.6 LPetrol6-speed automatic13.3 L/100 km 5-cycle306 g/km
2010Sport utility vehicle4.6 LPetrol6-speed automatic13.4 L/100 km 5-cycle308 g/km

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.