2009 Pontiac Torrent vs. 2009 Kia Venga
To start off, both 2009 Pontiac Torrent 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac Torrent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac Torrent (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2009 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac Torrent should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Venga weights approximately 381 kg more than 2009 Pontiac Torrent.
Because 2009 Pontiac Torrent 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, 2009 Pontiac Torrent 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, 2009 Pontiac Torrent (339 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Venga. (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Pontiac Torrent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Venga. 2009 Pontiac Torrent 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 Pontiac Torrent will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Pontiac Torrent | 2009 Kia Venga | |
Make | Pontiac | Kia |
Model | Torrent | Venga |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 17:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1710 kg |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 48 L |