2012 Volkswagen Caddy vs. 2012 Kia Venga
To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen Caddy 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Caddy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Caddy (101 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2012 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Caddy should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 597 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, 2012 Kia Venga (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Caddy. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Venga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen Caddy | 2012 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Kia |
| Model | Caddy | Venga |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 14 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2307 kg | 1710 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 48 L |
