2012 BMW X3 vs. 2010 Kia Venga
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 2 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X3 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2010 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 662 kg more than 2010 Kia Venga. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Venga. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 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, 2012 BMW X3 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Venga. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Venga. 2012 BMW X3 has automatic transmission and 2010 Kia Venga has manual transmission. 2010 Kia Venga will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW X3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW X3 | 2010 Kia Venga | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | X3 | Venga |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1253 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 48 L |
