2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2009 Kia Venga
To start off, both 2009 Buick Lucerne and 2009 Kia Venga were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Lucerne (292 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2009 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Venga.
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 Buick Lucerne (391 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Venga. (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Venga. 2009 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Venga has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Venga will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Buick Lucerne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Buick Lucerne | 2009 Kia Venga | |
Make | Buick | Kia |
Model | Lucerne | Venga |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 48 L |