2008 Ford Fusion 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 Ford Fusion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Fusion would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Fusion (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2009 Kia Venga. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Venga weights approximately 233 kg more than 2008 Ford Fusion.
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 Ford Fusion (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Venga. (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Venga. 2009 Kia Venga has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Fusion has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Fusion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Kia Venga will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Fusion | 2009 Kia Venga | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Fusion | Venga |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 212 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1343 kg |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 48 L |