2012 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2010 Kia Venga
To start off, 2012 Buick LaCrosse 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick LaCrosse (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 2010 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 125 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.
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 Buick LaCrosse (358 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Venga. (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Venga. 2012 Buick LaCrosse 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 Buick LaCrosse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Buick LaCrosse | 2010 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | LaCrosse | Venga |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1710 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 48 L |
