2008 Kia Cerato vs. 2009 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2009 Toyota Venza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Cerato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Cerato would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Venza (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2008 Kia Cerato. (110 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Cerato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Venza weights approximately 6 kg more than 2008 Kia Cerato. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Toyota Venza (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Cerato. (146 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Cerato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Cerato | 2009 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Cerato | Venza |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1324 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 67 L |
