2012 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2009 Kia Venga
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Kia Venga. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Kia Venga would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Tucson (165 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2009 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Venga weights approximately 286 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Tucson.
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, 2009 Kia Venga (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Tucson. (198 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Venga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Hyundai Tucson | 2009 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Hyundai | Kia |
| Model | Tucson | Venga |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1424 kg | 1710 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 48 L |
