2009 Ford Escape vs. 2010 Kia Venga
To start off, 2010 Kia Venga is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Escape would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Escape (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2010 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Venga weights approximately 744 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape.
Because 2009 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Venga. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape 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, 2010 Kia Venga (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Venga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 2010 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Escape | Venga |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1710 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.9 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.3 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 48 L |
