2008 Jeep Cherokee 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 Jeep Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jeep Cherokee would be higher. At 2,776 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Cherokee (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2012 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 778 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 Jeep Cherokee 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 Jeep Cherokee 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 Jeep Cherokee (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Venga. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Venga. 2008 Jeep Cherokee 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 Jeep Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Cherokee | 2012 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Jeep | Kia |
| Model | Cherokee | Venga |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2776 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2031 kg | 1253 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 48 L |
