2009 Fiat Albea vs. 2009 Kia Venga

To start off, both 2009 Fiat Albea 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 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Venga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Venga (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Albea. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Venga should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Venga weights approximately 192 kg more than 2009 Fiat Albea. 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 Kia Venga (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Venga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Albea. 2009 Kia Venga has automatic transmission and 2009 Fiat Albea has manual transmission. 2009 Fiat Albea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Kia Venga will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Fiat Albea 2009 Kia Venga
Make Fiat Kia
Model Albea Venga
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1368 cc 1591 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 76 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 115 Nm 156 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 162 km/hour 178 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 13.5 seconds 11.8 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1151 kg 1343 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 51 L 48 L


 

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