2011 Kia Venga vs. 2012 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2012 Honda CR-V is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Kia Venga. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Kia Venga would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda CR-V (184 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2011 Kia Venga. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda CR-V weights approximately 157 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.
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, 2012 Honda CR-V (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Venga. (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Venga.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Kia Venga | 2012 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Kia | Honda |
| Model | Venga | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1591 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1343 kg | 1500 kg |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 58 L |
