2011 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Kia Venga
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Kia Venga. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Kia Venga would be higher. At 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Venga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Venga (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Venga should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Venga weights approximately 38 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. 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, 2011 Honda Civic (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Venga. (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Venga.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Civic | 2009 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Venga |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1343 kg |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 48 L |
