2012 Fiat Panda vs. 2011 Kia Venga
To start off, 2012 Fiat Panda is newer by 1 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Venga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Venga (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Venga should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Venga weights approximately 113 kg more than 2012 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Venga. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Panda 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 Fiat Panda (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Venga. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Venga.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Fiat Panda | 2011 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Panda | Venga |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 18 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1253 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 48 L |
