2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2010 Kia Venga
To start off, 2010 Kia Venga is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Colorado would be higher. At 2,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2010 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Venga weights approximately 254 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Venga, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Venga. (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Venga.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 2010 Kia Venga | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Colorado | Venga |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2769 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1710 kg |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 48 L |