2012 Kia Venga vs. 2011 Chrysler Voyager
To start off, 2012 Kia Venga is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chrysler Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chrysler Voyager would be higher. At 3,604 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Chrysler Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chrysler Voyager (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2012 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chrysler Voyager should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chrysler Voyager weights approximately 857 kg more than 2012 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, 2011 Chrysler Voyager (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Venga. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Chrysler Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Venga. 2011 Chrysler Voyager has automatic transmission and 2012 Kia Venga has manual transmission. 2012 Kia Venga will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Chrysler Voyager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Kia Venga | 2011 Chrysler Voyager | |
| Make | Kia | Chrysler |
| Model | Venga | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 3604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1253 kg | 2110 kg |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 76 L |
