2007 Volkswagen Passat 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 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2011 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 245 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.
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 Volkswagen Passat (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Venga. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Venga.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volkswagen Passat | 2011 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Kia |
| Model | Passat | Venga |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1498 kg | 1253 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 48 L |
