2012 Kia Venga vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, both 2012 Kia Venga and 2012 Lotus Exige were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2012 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Venga weights approximately 344 kg more than 2012 Lotus Exige.
Because 2012 Lotus Exige is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Kia Venga, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lotus Exige (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Venga. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Venga.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Kia Venga | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Kia | Lotus |
Model | Venga | Exige |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1253 kg | 909 kg |
Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 44 L |