Kia Venga 2009 vs Alfa Romeo MiTo 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.4 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
|
Alfa Romeo MiTo is a more dynamic driving. Kia Venga engine produces 45 HP less power than Alfa Romeo MiTo, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Alfa Romeo MiTo. Due to the lower power, Kia Venga reaches 100 km/h speed 7.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.9 | |
|
The Kia Venga is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Venga consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo MiTo, which means that by driving the Kia Venga over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| Kia Venga gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Kia RIO, Hyundai ix20 | Used also on Fiat Grande Punto | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Venga might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.07 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.43 m | |
|
Kia Venga is larger. Kia Venga and Alfa Romeo MiTo are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 270 litres | |
|
Kia Venga has more luggage capacity. Kia Venga has 170 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo MiTo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Venga is 0.6 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo MiTo, which means Kia Venga can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`685 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Kia Venga has
|
Alfa Romeo MiTo has
| |