2006 Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (244 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2010 Kia Venga. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 158 kg more than 2010 Kia Venga. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Honda Accord (287 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Venga. (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Venga.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Honda Accord 2010 Kia Venga
Make Honda Kia
Model Accord Venga
Year Released 2006 2010
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2999 cc 1591 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 244 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 287 Nm 156 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 74 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 85.4 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1501 kg 1343 kg
Fuel Consumption Highway 8.1 L/100km 5.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 48 L


 

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