2012 Hyundai i20 vs. 2012 Kia Venga
To start off, both 2012 Hyundai i20 and 2012 Kia Venga were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Venga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Venga (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai i20. (77 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Venga should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai i20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Venga weights approximately 178 kg more than 2012 Hyundai i20. 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 Kia Venga (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai i20. (119 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Venga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai i20.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Hyundai i20 | 2012 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Hyundai | Kia |
| Model | i20 | Venga |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | 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 | 77 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1253 kg |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.3 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.5 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
