Nissan Xterra vs. Kia Borrego Review

Utility
The Kia Borrego will quite certainly prove more practical than the Xterra for those of you with frequent child-cargo. Towing is significantly more the Borrego's forte than it is the Xterra's.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Kia Borrego packs quite a punch and will knock the Nissan Xterra down a few rungs. However, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The Kia Borrego's tank is roughly the same size as the Xterra's, though the Nissan Xterra's is slightly larger. The Nissan Xterra and the Kia Borrego compete for the same parking spaces. The Kia Borrego's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the flip side, the Nissan Xterra may give a nimbler feel in daily traffic.

Convenience
The Xterra's fuel tank will need to be replenished slightly more often than the unit in the Kia.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Kia Borrego to the dealership as the Nissan. The Borrego won't save you much money at the pump compared to the Nissan Xterra. The Nissan is considerably less costly than the Kia Borrego with respect to MSRP.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Kia Borrego and the Xterra most definitely handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Kia Borrego's engine is a bit smaller than the Nissan Xterra's, but not terribly so.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Borrego offers a bit more head room than the Xterra, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Kia Borrego make it significantly roomier for your passengers than the Xterra.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Nissan isn't quite as generous as the Kia Borrego's.