2009 Volvo S80 vs. 2009 Kia Venga

To start off, both 2009 Volvo S80 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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo S80 (232 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2009 Kia Venga. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volvo S80 weights approximately 287 kg more than 2009 Kia Venga. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Volvo S80 (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Venga. (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Venga.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Volvo S80 2009 Kia Venga
Make Volvo Kia
Model S80 Venga
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3192 cc 1591 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 232 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 236 Nm 156 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.3:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.9 seconds 11.8 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1630 kg 1343 kg
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.6 L/100km 5.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.9 L/100km 9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.9 L/100km 7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 48 L


 

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