2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 2009 Kia Venga

To start off, 2009 Kia Venga is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Arnage (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 2009 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1332 kg more than 2009 Kia Venga. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Bentley Arnage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Venga, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 738 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Venga. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Venga. 2008 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Venga has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Venga will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Bentley Arnage 2009 Kia Venga
Make Bentley Kia
Model Arnage Venga
Year Released 2008 2009
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 1396 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 450 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 4100 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 137 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.3 mm 77 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 75 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.8:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.8 seconds 12.4 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2585 kg 1253 kg
Fuel Consumption Highway 15.7 L/100km 5.5 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 23.5 L/100km 7.5 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 19.5 L/100km 6.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 96 L 48 L


 

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