2009 Honda CR-V 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 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda CR-V (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2010 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Venga weights approximately 249 kg more than 2009 Honda CR-V.
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, 2010 Kia Venga (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Venga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda CR-V. 2009 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 2010 Kia Venga has manual transmission. 2010 Kia Venga will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda CR-V | 2010 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | CR-V | Venga |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 17:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1710 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 48 L |
