2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2012 Kia Venga
To start off, 2012 Kia Venga is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,298 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 2012 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Venga.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Venga. (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Venga. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 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. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2012 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Suburban | Venga |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5298 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 48 L |
