2011 Kia Venga vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 2 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (179 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2011 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 80 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 2013 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Venga. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Toyota Venza (247 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Venga. (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Venga. 2013 Toyota Venza has automatic transmission and 2011 Kia Venga has manual transmission. 2011 Kia Venga will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Kia Venga | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Venga | Venza |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1790 kg |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 4.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 67 L |
