2008 Ford Maverick 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 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Maverick (122 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2012 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Maverick weights approximately 262 kg more than 2012 Kia Venga. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Venga. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Maverick 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 Ford Maverick (175 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Venga. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Venga.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Maverick | 2012 Kia Venga | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Maverick | Venga |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1253 kg |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 48 L |