2000 Ford Focus vs. 2011 Kia Venga

To start off, 2011 Kia Venga is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Focus (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2011 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Venga weights approximately 53 kg more than 2000 Ford Focus.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Ford Focus (169 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Venga. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Venga.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Ford Focus 2011 Kia Venga
Make Ford Kia
Model Focus Venga
Year Released 2000 2011
Body Type Station Wagon Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1989 cc 1396 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 169 Nm 137 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1200 kg 1253 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 48 L