2012 Nissan Frontier vs. 2012 Kia Venga
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Frontier 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2012 Kia Venga. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 576 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.
Because 2012 Nissan Frontier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Venga. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Frontier 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 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Venga. (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Venga. 2012 Kia Venga has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan Frontier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Kia Venga will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Nissan Frontier | 2012 Kia Venga | |
Make | Nissan | Kia |
Model | Frontier | Venga |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3954 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1919 kg | 1343 kg |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 48 L |