2011 Kia Borrego 2WD

The CarCody take

The 2011 Kia Borrego 2WD is a rear-wheel-drive SUV with a 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine and five-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 18 MPG combined, with 17 MPG city and 21 MPG highway. The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $3,700, so fuel economy is the main budget consideration for this gasoline-powered Borrego.

Who it suits. SUV shoppers who want rear-wheel drive Drivers with substantial highway use Buyers budgeting around EPA fuel costs

What it is

The 2011 Kia Borrego 2WD is a gasoline SUV. It uses rear-wheel drive, a 3.8 L six-cylinder engine, and a five-speed automatic transmission. See other Kia cars.

Its defining EPA figure is 18 MPG combined. That rating blends the 17 MPG city result with the 21 MPG highway result.

The numbers

Expect 17 MPG in city driving and 21 MPG on the highway. The highway rating is 4 MPG higher than the city figure.

The EPA lists tailpipe emissions at 493.72 grams of CO2 per mile.

What it costs to run

The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $3,700. Treat that as the yearly fuel budget marker for this Borrego, with actual spending depending on how and how much you drive.

How it compares

The useful comparison point is its 18 MPG combined rating. City use drops to 17 MPG, while steady highway driving reaches 21 MPG, so the driving mix matters to its fuel results.

As a 2WD SUV, this Borrego pairs its body style with rear-wheel drive and gasoline power. Buyers comparing similar vehicles can start with those EPA figures and drivetrain details.

Who it suits

This fits a buyer who wants an SUV with rear-wheel drive and accepts a gasoline budget of about $3,700 a year under the EPA estimate.

It makes the most sense when highway driving is a meaningful part of your routine, since its highway rating is higher than its city rating.

Trade-offs

The 3.8 L six-cylinder and SUV body come with an 18 MPG combined result. City driving is rated at 17 MPG, which can raise fuel use for mostly urban trips.

Rear-wheel drive is part of the package, but this is not a four-wheel-drive model. Its five-speed automatic keeps the powertrain specification straightforward.

Verdict

Choose the 2011 Kia Borrego 2WD if you want a rear-drive SUV and can plan around its fuel use. The EPA numbers point to 18 MPG overall, with a modest improvement to 21 MPG on the highway. A $3,700 annual fuel estimate makes operating cost central to the decision. For city-heavy driving or a tighter fuel budget, its 17 MPG city figure deserves close attention before you commit.