2011 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2011 Kia Venga
To start off, both 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander and 2011 Kia Venga were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2011 Kia Venga. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 32 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, 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander (196 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Venga. (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Venga. 2011 Kia Venga has automatic transmission and 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander has manual transmission. 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Kia Venga will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2011 Kia Venga | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Kia |
Model | Outlander | Venga |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1343 kg |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 48 L |