2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. 2009 Kia Venga

To start off, both 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser (239 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2009 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Venga weights approximately 335 kg more than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser.

Because 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser (377 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Venga. (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Venga. 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2009 Kia Venga
Make Toyota Kia
Model FJ Cruiser Venga
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type SUV Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3954 cc 1396 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 239 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 377 Nm 220 Nm
Torque RPM 3700 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 17:01
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1375 kg 1710 kg
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.8 L/100km 4.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 4.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 4.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 48 L


 

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