2006 Acura TSX vs. 2011 Kia Venga
To start off, 2011 Kia Venga is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Acura TSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Acura TSX would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Acura TSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura TSX (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2011 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Venga weights approximately 260 kg more than 2006 Acura TSX.
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, 2006 Acura TSX (222 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Venga. (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Acura TSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Venga. 2006 Acura TSX has automatic transmission and 2011 Kia Venga has manual transmission. 2011 Kia Venga will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Acura TSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura TSX | 2011 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Acura | Kia |
| Model | TSX | Venga |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1710 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 48 L |
