Kia Borrego vs Mercury Mountaineer
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2010 Mercury Mountaineer
Overview
| Spec | Kia BorregoLX | Mercury MountaineerBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | LX | Base |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2009 | 2010 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Kia BorregoLX | Mercury MountaineerBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $26,245 (best) | $29,480 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Kia BorregoLX | Mercury MountaineerBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 18 MPG (best) | 16 MPG |
| City MPG | 17 MPG (best) | 14 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 21 MPG (best) | 20 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 20.6 gal | 22.5 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Kia BorregoLX | Mercury MountaineerBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 276 hp (best) | 210 hp |
| Torque | 267 lb-ft (best) | 254 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3.8 L | 4 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Kia BorregoLX | Mercury MountaineerBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 7 seats (best) | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 12.4 cu ft | 85.8 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 5,000 lbs | 5,305 lbs (best) |
| Payload | — | 1,440 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,248 lbs (best) | 4,525 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in (best) | 8.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 114 in (best) | 113.7 in |
| Length | 192.1 in | 193.5 in (best) |
| Width | 75.4 in (best) | 73.7 in |
| Height | 71.3 in | 71.9 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Kia BorregoLX | Mercury MountaineerBase |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | 3 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 3 | 1 (best) |
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.
| Trim | Kia Borrego | Mercury Mountaineer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LX $26,245 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $29,480 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | LX $28,295 MSRP | Base $31,800 MSRP |
| 3 | LX $30,995 MSRP | Premier $34,860 MSRP |
| 4 | EX $27,995 MSRP | Premier $37,180 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 | — |
Kia Borrego vs Mercury Mountaineer FAQ
- Which is better: 2009 Kia Borrego or 2010 Mercury Mountaineer?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2009 Kia Borrego vs 2010 Mercury Mountaineer on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2009 Kia Borrego or 2010 Mercury Mountaineer?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2009 Kia Borrego starts lower at $26,245.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2009 Kia Borrego or 2010 Mercury Mountaineer?
- The 2009 Kia Borrego leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (26,245).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2009 Kia Borrego or 2010 Mercury Mountaineer?
- The 2009 Kia Borrego leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (18).
- Which has better horsepower: 2009 Kia Borrego or 2010 Mercury Mountaineer?
- The 2009 Kia Borrego leads on horsepower in this comparison (337).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2009 Kia Borrego or 2010 Mercury Mountaineer?
- The 2009 Kia Borrego leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (7,500).