2009 Kia Venga vs. 2012 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Stavic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Kia Venga. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Kia Venga would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Stavic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Stavic (217 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2009 Kia Venga. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 691 kg more than 2009 Kia Venga. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 SsangYong Stavic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Venga. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Stavic 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, 2012 SsangYong Stavic (312 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Venga. (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Stavic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Venga.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Venga | 2012 SsangYong Stavic | |
| Make | Kia | SsangYong |
| Model | Venga | Stavic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1591 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1343 kg | 2034 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 80 L |
