Kia Venga 2009–2015 car dimensions: 4068 mm long, 1765 mm wide and 1600 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,178 kg. Braked towing is 1,300 kg.
The cabin is roomy for a small MPV with high seating and flexible sliding 60/40 rear seats that fold flat. Standard kit includes height-adjustable driver's seat, electric windows, Bluetooth on mid trims and six speakers with USB/AUX. Higher grades add automatic climate control, cruise control with speed limiter, reversing sensors and a 7-inch touchscreen sat-nav that includes a reversing camera. Hill-start assist is fitted across the range. No advanced driver aids like emergency braking or lane systems appear.
Boot holds 440 litres with seats up. A two-tier floor raises this to 570 litres while keeping passengers. Fold-and-dive rear seats create a flat 1253-litre load bay up to 1552 mm long.
Towing is rated at 1300 kg braked and 550 kg unbraked on most engines, with payload around 455 kg. The flexible boot and flat load floor suit light duties or family hauling, though no heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension options are listed.
The cabin feels spacious and practical with class-leading legroom and headroom for five adults thanks to the long wheelbase and high roofline. Sliding and reclining rear seats plus a flat-folding design create flexible load space. Higher grades add heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and a large sliding panoramic sunroof that floods the interior with light. Cloth or part-leather upholstery, armrests and height-adjustable driver’s seat complete a comfortable everyday feel.
Petrol models return around 43-50 mpg combined. diesels reach 62-64 mpg.
Service every 10,000 miles or 12 months for petrol. 20,000 miles or 12 months for diesel.
Euro NCAP 5-star rating (89% adult, 85% child after retest).
Standard six airbags, ESC, ABS with EBD, hill-start assist and active front headrests.
Seven-year/100,000-mile warranty.
Fuel economy varies by engine. The 1.4 petrol achieves about 50 mpg combined with stop-start, while the 1.6 petrol sits nearer 43-48 mpg. Diesel 1.4 and 1.6 CRDi units deliver 62-64 mpg combined and lower CO2, making them the thriftiest choices for higher mileage.
Servicing is straightforward. Petrol engines need attention every 10,000 miles or annually. diesels stretch to 20,000 miles or 12 months. The long warranty covers seven years or 100,000 miles, helping keep ownership costs predictable.
Safety kit is strong for the class. All versions carry six airbags, electronic stability control, ABS with brake assist, hill-start control and active front headrests. Euro NCAP awarded five stars after a retest that improved adult and child protection scores.
Living with the Venga is simple. The versatile cabin and sliding rear seats suit family duties, while the high seating position aids visibility. Routine maintenance and the extended warranty make it an easy car to keep running without surprises.
Length 4068 mm, Width 1765 mm, Height 1600 mm, Wheelbase 2615 mm (Venga 2009–2015)
Sources: manufacturer data, Kia 2009 Frankfurt press materials and official specs, autoevolution.com, carexpert.ru, carfolio.com and Kia brochures/press.