2006 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Kia Venga
To start off, 2009 Kia Venga is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Focus (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Venga weights approximately 288 kg more than 2006 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, 2009 Kia Venga (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (166 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Venga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Focus | 2009 Kia Venga | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Focus | Venga |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 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 | 1422 kg | 1710 kg |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 48 L |