2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2011 Kia Venga

To start off, 2011 Kia Venga is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2011 Kia Venga. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 688 kg more than 2011 Kia Venga. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Venga. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Venga. (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Venga.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2011 Kia Venga
Make Jeep Kia
Model Grand Cherokee Venga
Year Released 2007 2011
Body Type SUV Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3701 cc 1591 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 210 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 319 Nm 156 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 74 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.8 mm 85.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2031 kg 1343 kg
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.2 L/100km 5.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 48 L


 

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