2005 Ford Focus vs. 2011 Kia Venga
To start off, 2011 Kia Venga is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Focus (171 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2011 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 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 490 kg more than 2005 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, 2011 Kia Venga (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (196 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Venga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Focus | 2011 Kia Venga | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Focus | Venga |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 14 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1710 kg |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 48 L |