2009 Ford Fusion vs. 2011 Kia Venga
To start off, 2011 Kia Venga is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Fusion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Fusion would be higher. At 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Venga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Venga (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2009 Ford Fusion. (79 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Venga should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Venga weights approximately 198 kg more than 2009 Ford Fusion. 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, 2011 Kia Venga (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fusion. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Venga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fusion. 2011 Kia Venga has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Fusion has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Fusion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Kia Venga will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Fusion | 2011 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Fusion | Venga |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1386 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 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 | 1145 kg | 1343 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 48 L |
