2008 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2009 Kia Venga
To start off, 2009 Kia Venga is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2009 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 121 kg more than 2009 Kia Venga. 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, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Venga. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Venga.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Volkswagen Passat | 2009 Kia Venga | |
Make | Volkswagen | Kia |
Model | Passat | Venga |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 221 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1253 kg |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 48 L |