2009 Honda Element 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 Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Element would be higher. At 2,353 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2010 Kia Venga. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Element weights approximately 118 kg more than 2010 Kia Venga. 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 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Venga. (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Venga.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Element | 2010 Kia Venga | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Element | Venga |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2353 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1343 kg |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 48 L |