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Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Small
Production years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

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In 2009, Kia unveiled the small MPV Venga at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It was offered only for ten years and it didn't have a successor.

The economic crisis was not done yet when the Kia launched the Venga at the Frankfurt Motor Show, an exhibition where more car-makers were absent. But Kia moved on with their new product. They had to show it to the public and make it a commercial success. It was built in the new Kia factory from Slovenia.

The design was made in Europe, at the Hyundai-Kia Russlesheim design center and it was built for Europe. It featured a small-MPV design, over a small-class platform. It featured a high greenhouse and big windows all-around to enhance visibility. The “tiger-nose” grille designed by Peter Schreyer might have been looked aggressive on other vehicles, but not on the Venga.

The high greenhouse allowed a higher seating position and more legroom for the rear passengers. The completely flat floor allowed good seating for three adults in the back. The rear bench seatback featured a reclining system, for more comfort.

Under the hood, there were four engines offered, two with gasoline and to diesel. Depending on the engine version, the standard transmission was a 5- or 6-speed manual. A choice for 4- or 6-speed automatic was on the options list.

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KIA Venga 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
  5 gasoline engines
  • 1.4L 5MT FWD (90 HP)
  • 1.6L 4AT FWD (125 HP)
  • 1.6L 5MT FWD (125 HP)
  • 1.6L 6MT FWD (125 HP)
  • 1.6L CVT FWD (125 HP)
  4 diesel engines
  • 1.4L CRDi 5MT FWD (75 HP)
  • 1.4L CRDi 6MT FWD (90 HP)
  • 1.6L CRDi 6MT FWD (115 HP)
  • 1.6L CRDi 6MT FWD (128 HP)

KIA Venga
1.4L 5MT FWD (90 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (90 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1396 cm3
Power:66 KW @ 6000 RPM
90 HP @ 6000 RPM
89 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:101 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM
137 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:12.7 gallons (48.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:104 mph (167 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:160.1 in (4067 mm)
Width:69.5 in (1765 mm)
Height:63 in (1600 mm)
Front/rear Track:61.1/61.3 in (1,552/1,557 mm)
Wheelbase:102.9 in (2614 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume:11 cuFT (311 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
Turning circle:34.1 ft (10.4 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2597 lbs (1178 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3770 lbs (1710 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:31.3 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
Highway:42.7 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
Combined:37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:147 g/km

KIA Venga
1.6L 4AT FWD (125 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 4AT FWD (125 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1591 cm3
Power:92 KW @ 6300 RPM
125 HP @ 6300 RPM
123 BHP @ 6300 RPM
Torque:115 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM
156 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:12.7 gallons (48.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:111 mph (179 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:160.1 in (4067 mm)
Width:69.5 in (1765 mm)
Height:63 in (1600 mm)
Front/rear Track:61.1/61.3 in (1,552/1,557 mm)
Wheelbase:102.9 in (2614 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume:11 cuFT (311 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
Turning circle:34.1 ft (10.4 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2577 lbs (1169 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3594 lbs (1630 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
Highway:42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
Combined:36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:154 g/km

KIA Venga
1.6L 5MT FWD (125 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (125 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1591 cm3
Power:92 KW @ 6300 RPM
125 HP @ 6300 RPM
123 BHP @ 6300 RPM
Torque:115 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM
156 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:12.7 gallons (48.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:113 mph (182 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:160.1 in (4067 mm)
Width:69.5 in (1765 mm)
Height:63 in (1600 mm)
Front/rear Track:61.1/61.3 in (1,552/1,557 mm)
Wheelbase:102.9 in (2614 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume:11 cuFT (311 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
Turning circle:34.1 ft (10.4 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2601 lbs (1180 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3770 lbs (1710 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
Highway:40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
Combined:35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:155 g/km

KIA Venga
1.6L 6MT FWD (125 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 6MT FWD (125 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1591 cm3
Power:92 KW @ 6300 RPM
125 HP @ 6300 RPM
123 BHP @ 6300 RPM
Torque:115 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM
156 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:12.7 gallons (48.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:113 mph (182 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:160.1 in (4067 mm)
Width:69.5 in (1765 mm)
Height:63 in (1600 mm)
Front/rear Track:61.1/61.3 in (1,552/1,557 mm)
Wheelbase:102.9 in (2614 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume:11 cuFT (311 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
Turning circle:34.1 ft (10.4 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2546 lbs (1155 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3549 lbs (1610 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
Highway:45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
Combined:39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:139 g/km

KIA Venga
1.6L CVT FWD (125 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L CVT FWD (125 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1591 cm3
Power:92 KW @ 6300 RPM
125 HP @ 6300 RPM
123 BHP @ 6300 RPM
Torque:115 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM
156 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:12.7 gallons (48.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:111 mph (179 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:CVT
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:160.1 in (4067 mm)
Width:69.5 in (1765 mm)
Height:63 in (1600 mm)
Front/rear Track:61.1/61.3 in (1,552/1,557 mm)
Wheelbase:102.9 in (2614 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume:11 cuFT (311 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
Turning circle:34.1 ft (10.4 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2853 lbs (1294 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3814 lbs (1730 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
Highway:40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
Combined:33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:160 g/km

KIA Venga
1.4L CRDi 5MT FWD (75 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L CRDi 5MT FWD (75 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1396 cm3
Power:55 KW @ 4000 RPM
75 HP @ 4000 RPM
74 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:162 lb-ft @ 1750-2750 RPM
220 Nm @ 1750-2750 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:12.7 gallons (48.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:99 mph (159 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):16.1 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:160.1 in (4067 mm)
Width:69.5 in (1765 mm)
Height:63 in (1600 mm)
Front/rear Track:61.1/61.3 in (1,552/1,557 mm)
Wheelbase:102.9 in (2614 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume:11 cuFT (311 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
Turning circle:34.1 ft (10.4 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2793 lbs (1267 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3968 lbs (1800 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
Highway:54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km)
Combined:49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:125 g/km

KIA Venga
1.4L CRDi 6MT FWD (90 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L CRDi 6MT FWD (90 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1396 cm3
Power:66 KW @ 4000 RPM
90 HP @ 4000 RPM
89 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:162 lb-ft @ 1750-2750 RPM
220 Nm @ 1750-2750 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:12.7 gallons (48.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:104 mph (167 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):14.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:160.1 in (4067 mm)
Width:69.5 in (1765 mm)
Height:63 in (1600 mm)
Front/rear Track:61.1/61.3 in (1,552/1,557 mm)
Wheelbase:102.9 in (2614 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume:11 cuFT (311 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
Turning circle:34.1 ft (10.4 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2793 lbs (1267 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3968 lbs (1800 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
Highway:54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km)
Combined:50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:124 g/km

KIA Venga
1.6L CRDi 6MT FWD (115 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L CRDi 6MT FWD (115 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1582 cm3
Power:85 KW @ 4000 RPM
116 HP @ 4000 RPM
114 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:191 lb-ft @ 1900-2750 RPM
259 Nm @ 1900-2750 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:12.7 gallons (48.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:113 mph (182 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:160.1 in (4067 mm)
Width:69.5 in (1765 mm)
Height:63 in (1600 mm)
Front/rear Track:61.1/61.3 in (1,552/1,557 mm)
Wheelbase:102.9 in (2614 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume:11 cuFT (311 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
Turning circle:34.1 ft (10.4 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2824 lbs (1281 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3990 lbs (1810 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
Highway:53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km)
Combined:48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:129 g/km

KIA Venga
1.6L CRDi 6MT FWD (128 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L CRDi 6MT FWD (128 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1582 cm3
Power:94 KW @ 4000 RPM
128 HP @ 4000 RPM
126 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:191 lb-ft @ 1900-2750 RPM
259 Nm @ 1900-2750 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:12.7 gallons (48.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:115 mph (185 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.1 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:160.1 in (4067 mm)
Width:69.5 in (1765 mm)
Height:63 in (1600 mm)
Front/rear Track:61.1/61.3 in (1,552/1,557 mm)
Wheelbase:102.9 in (2614 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume:11 cuFT (311 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
Turning circle:34.1 ft (10.4 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2824 lbs (1281 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3990 lbs (1810 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
Highway:53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km)
Combined:48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:129 g/km
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