2008 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 407 kg more than 2012 Kia Venga.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Venga. (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Venga.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Kia Venga | |
Make | Land Rover | Kia |
Model | Defender | Venga |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1396 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.5 seconds | 14 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 | 2117 kg | 1710 kg |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 48 L |