2009 Volkswagen Scirocco vs. 2009 Kia Venga

To start off, both 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco 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 1,968 cc, 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Kia Venga. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Venga weights approximately 45 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Volkswagen Scirocco (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Venga. (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Venga. 2009 Kia Venga has automatic transmission and 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco has manual transmission. 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Kia Venga will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Volkswagen Scirocco 2009 Kia Venga
Make Volkswagen Kia
Model Scirocco Venga
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Hatchback Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1968 cc 1591 cc
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 156 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4200 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1298 kg 1343 kg


 

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