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Hyundai Veracruz vs Kia Borrego

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2012 Hyundai Veracruz

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2009 Kia Borrego

Overview

SpecHyundai VeracruzGLSKia BorregoLX
Selected trimGLSLX
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainfront wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission6-speed shiftable automatic5-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20122009

Pricing & market

SpecHyundai VeracruzGLSKia BorregoLX
MSRP$28,345$26,245 (best)
For sale now00

Fuel economy & range

SpecHyundai VeracruzGLSKia BorregoLX
Combined MPG19 MPG (best)18 MPG
City MPG17 MPG17 MPG
Highway MPG22 MPG (best)21 MPG
Fuel tank20.6 gal20.6 gal

Performance

SpecHyundai VeracruzGLSKia BorregoLX
Horsepower260 hp276 hp (best)
Torque257 lb-ft267 lb-ft (best)
Engine size3.8 L3.8 L
CylindersV6V6

Size & capability

SpecHyundai VeracruzGLSKia BorregoLX
Seating7 seats7 seats
Doors55
Cargo volume86.8 cu ft (best)12.4 cu ft
Towing capacity3,500 lbs5,000 lbs (best)
Payload1,466 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,266 lbs4,248 lbs (best)
Ground clearance8.1 in8.5 in (best)
Wheelbase110.4 in114 in (best)
Length190.6 in192.1 in (best)
Width76.6 in (best)75.4 in
Height71.1 in71.3 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecHyundai VeracruzGLSKia BorregoLX
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)33

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimHyundai VeracruzKia Borrego
1

GLS

$28,345 MSRP(Currently comparing)

LX

$26,245 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

GLS

$30,245 MSRP

LX

$28,295 MSRP

3

Limited

$34,495 MSRP

LX

$30,995 MSRP

4

Limited

$36,195 MSRP

EX

$27,995 MSRP

5

EX

$30,995 MSRP

6

EX

$29,995 MSRP

7

EX

$32,995 MSRP

8

Limited

$37,995 MSRP

9

Limited

$39,995 MSRP

Hyundai Veracruz vs Kia Borrego FAQ

Which is better: 2012 Hyundai Veracruz or 2009 Kia Borrego?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2012 Hyundai Veracruz vs 2009 Kia Borrego on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2012 Hyundai Veracruz or 2009 Kia Borrego?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2009 Kia Borrego starts lower at $26,245.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2012 Hyundai Veracruz or 2009 Kia Borrego?
The 2009 Kia Borrego leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (26,245).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2012 Hyundai Veracruz or 2009 Kia Borrego?
The 2012 Hyundai Veracruz leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (19).
Which has better horsepower: 2012 Hyundai Veracruz or 2009 Kia Borrego?
The 2009 Kia Borrego leads on horsepower in this comparison (337).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2012 Hyundai Veracruz or 2009 Kia Borrego?
The 2009 Kia Borrego leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (7,500).