2011 Renault Laguna vs. 2010 Kia Venga

To start off, 2011 Renault Laguna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Kia Venga. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Kia Venga would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Renault Laguna (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2010 Kia Venga. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Venga.

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 Renault Laguna (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Venga. (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Venga.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Renault Laguna 2010 Kia Venga
Make Renault Kia
Model Laguna Venga
Year Released 2011 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2946 cc 1591 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 204 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 156 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 74 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.6 mm 85.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.9:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 235 km/hour 178 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8 seconds 11.8 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.5 L/100km 7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 48 L


 

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