2010 Dodge Charger vs. 2011 Kia Venga
To start off, 2011 Kia Venga is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 2011 Kia Venga. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 510 kg more than 2011 Kia Venga. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Dodge Charger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Dodge Charger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Kia Venga, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Dodge Charger (535 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Venga. (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Venga.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dodge Charger | 2011 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Charger | Venga |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 368 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 535 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1853 kg | 1343 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 48 L |
