2008 Honda Fit 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 Honda Fit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Fit would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Fit (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2012 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Venga weights approximately 430 kg more than 2008 Honda Fit.
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, 2012 Kia Venga (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Fit. (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Venga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Fit. 2008 Honda Fit has automatic transmission and 2012 Kia Venga has manual transmission. 2012 Kia Venga will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Fit will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Fit | 2012 Kia Venga | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Fit | Venga |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 17:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1710 kg |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 48 L |