Kia Borrego vs. Kia Telluride
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Kia Borrego and Kia Telluride contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Kia Borrego and the Kia Telluride.
When we compare the Kia Borrego's and the Kia Telluride's specifications and ratings, the Kia Borrego has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Kia Telluride has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Kia Borrego's and the Kia Telluride's specifications and ratings, the Kia Telluride is a better car than the Kia Borrego.
Pricing: A used 2009 Kia Borrego ranges from $3,425 to $10,886 while a used 2024 Kia Telluride is priced between $42,803 to $55,942.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Kia Borrego’s base engine makes 276 horsepower, and the Kia Telluride base engine makes 291 horsepower. The Borrego is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 433 miles. The Telluride is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 489 miles. This gives the Kia Telluride the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Kia Borrego. The Borrego uses gasoline, and the Telluride uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Kia Telluride has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Kia Borrego has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Kia Telluride has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$26,245
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$39,858 - $55,790
Starting MSRP:
$36,190
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$37,697
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$31,990 - $43,320
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$7,016
Price Range:
$3,425 - $10,886
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
30
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
149,199
# Good or Great Deals:
11
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$49,694
Price Range:
$42,803 - $55,942
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$47,563
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$40,678 - $66,020
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
7,603
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
767
# Good or Great Deals:
235
Kia Borrego Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Kia Telluride Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Borrego
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Telluride
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
10.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.6 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.5
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
9.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.6 - 14.8
Kia Borrego Rankings
Not yet available
Kia Telluride Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 67Ranking
3 out of / 32Ranking
6 out of / 39Ranking
7 out of / 67Ranking
7 out of / 32Ranking
7 out of / 28Ranking
8 out of / 67Ranking
9 out of / 39Ranking
9 out of / 34Ranking
9 out of / 32Ranking
10 out of / 32Ranking
12 out of / 67Ranking
12 out of / 32Ranking
14 out of / 39Ranking
15 out of / 39Ranking
16 out of / 67Ranking
16 out of / 32Ranking
17 out of / 39Ranking
17 out of / 32Ranking
18 out of / 39Ranking
18 out of / 32Ranking
19 out of / 32Ranking
21 out of / 39Ranking
22 out of / 39Ranking
23 out of / 67Ranking
24 out of / 67Ranking
24 out of / 39Ranking
39 out of / 59Ranking
52 out of / 67Ranking
54 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Kia Borrego Trim Levels
EX, EX V8, Limited V8, LX, LX V8
Kia Telluride Trim Levels
EX, EX X-Line, LX, S, SX, SX X-Line, SX X-Pro, SX-Prestige, SX-Prestige X-Line, SX-Prestige X-Pro
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
276 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
267 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5000 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
291 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
262 foot-lbs @ 5200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 21 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
350 / 433 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
376 / 489 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.1 inches
Cargo Space:
12.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
97.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
169.2 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61.2 inches
Cargo Space:
21 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
87 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
199.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4248 lbs
Width:
75.4 inches
Height:
71.3 inches
Length:
192.1 inches
Wheelbase:
114 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4134 lbs
Width:
78.3 inches
Height:
68.9 inches
Length:
196.9 inches
Wheelbase:
114.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Ebony Black
Blue
Midnight Blue/Pewter Gray Cladding
Brown
Copperhead/Pewter Cladding
Gold
Metal Bronze/Pexter Cladding
Gray
Titanium Silver/Pexter Cladding
Red
Spicy Red/Pewter Gray Cladding
Silver
Bright Silver/Pewter Cladding
White
Clear White/Pexter Cladding
Exterior Colors
Black
Ebony Black
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gold
Not available
Gray
Gravity Gray
Red
Not available
Silver
Everlasting Silver
White
Glacial White Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
