2007 Opel Corsa vs. 2012 Kia Venga
To start off, 2012 Kia Venga is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Corsa (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2012 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Venga weights approximately 8 kg more than 2007 Opel Corsa.
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, 2007 Opel Corsa (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Venga. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Venga.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Opel Corsa | 2012 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Opel | Kia |
| Model | Corsa | Venga |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1253 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 48 L |
