2008 Citroen Xsara vs. 2012 Kia Venga
To start off, 2012 Kia Venga is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Citroen Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Citroen Xsara would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Venga weights approximately 419 kg more than 2008 Citroen Xsara.
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, 2008 Citroen Xsara (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Venga. (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Venga.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Xsara | 2012 Kia Venga | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | Xsara | Venga |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 | 17:01 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 14 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1291 kg | 1710 kg |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 48 L |