2009 Nissan Armada vs. 2009 Kia Venga

To start off, both 2009 Nissan Armada and 2009 Kia Venga were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 2009 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Venga weights approximately 150 kg more than 2009 Nissan Armada.

Because 2009 Nissan Armada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Nissan Armada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Venga, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Venga. (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Venga. 2009 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Venga has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Venga will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Nissan Armada 2009 Kia Venga
Make Nissan Kia
Model Armada Venga
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type SUV Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5552 cc 1396 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 317 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 522 Nm 220 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 16.5:1 17:01
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1560 kg 1710 kg
Fuel Consumption Highway 13.1 L/100km 4.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 19.6 L/100km 4.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 16.8 L/100km 4.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 106 L 48 L


 

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