2009 Toyota Tacoma 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 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (237 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2010 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Venga weights approximately 26 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2009 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Venga. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma 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 Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Venga. (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Venga.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Tacoma | 2010 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Tacoma | Venga |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3956 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1710 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 48 L |
