2008 Acura MDX vs. 2011 Kia Venga
To start off, 2011 Kia Venga is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Acura MDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Acura MDX would be higher. At 3,664 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2011 Kia Venga. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Acura MDX weights approximately 107 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 2008 Acura MDX 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, 2008 Acura MDX 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, 2008 Acura MDX (373 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Venga. (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Venga.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura MDX | 2011 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Acura | Kia |
| Model | MDX | Venga |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1343 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 48 L |
