2006 Nissan Quest 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 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2010 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 1063 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 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Venga. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Venga. 2006 Nissan Quest has automatic transmission and 2010 Kia Venga has manual transmission. 2010 Kia Venga will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Quest | 2010 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Nissan | Kia |
| Model | Quest | Venga |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 1253 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 48 L |
