2006 Nissan Altima 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 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2009 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Venga weights approximately 180 kg more than 2006 Nissan Altima.
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 Nissan Altima (244 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Venga. (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Venga.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Altima | 2009 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Nissan | Kia |
| Model | Altima | Venga |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 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 | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17:01 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1710 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.7 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 48 L |
