2000 Kia Avella vs. 2009 Volkswagen T5
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen T5 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Avella would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen T5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen T5 (104 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2000 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen T5 should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 1355 kg more than 2000 Kia Avella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Volkswagen T5 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen T5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Avella | 2009 Volkswagen T5 | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Avella | T5 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1322 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 2270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3010 mm |
