Used Kia Venga for sale

What types of used Kia Venga cars are there?

Before SUVs became popular, families looking for extra space would typically consider MPVs, otherwise known as people carriers.

The Kia Venga is a hatchback styled to look like an MPV, which means it has a roomy interior and plenty of space for passengers and luggage.

Nevertheless, it’s still a fairly compact hatchback, so it’s very manageable around town where its comfortable suspension and frugal engines come into play.

Popular Kia Venga trims

Some lower-spec Kia Venga trim levels are pretty basic, but because it’s had time to depreciate, you should be able to find a higher trim level for not much more money.

> Kia Venga ‘2’ - second in line, adding rear parking sensors, alloy wheels, Bluetooth and air-con

> Kia Venga ‘3’ - this car has a seven-inch infotainment display with a reversing camera, heated front seats and cruise control

> Kia Venga ‘4’ - top-spec 4 model adds a panoramic sunroof, keyless start and even a heated steering wheel

Kia Venga history

The Kia Venga was on sale for around nine years as a single generation, but it still got a few minor updates to keep it in line with rivals.

> Kia Venga (2010) - a fairly compact hatchback with upright styling, this car shares parts with the Rio supermini

> Kia Venga facelift (2015) - this was the biggest update that the Venga got, adding improved interior materials and more tech

What features does the Kia Venga have?

Later Kia Venga models are the ones to go for because the facelift improved standard equipment across all trim levels.

Entry-level cars have the essentials, including family-friendly sliding rear seats, but they make do without alloys. You’ll need to find a ‘1 Air’ model for air-con.

‘2’ gets features that make this car feel more finished, like alloys and nicer interior materials with chrome touches, plus all-around electric windows.

The sweet spot is ‘3’, which gets a touchscreen infotainment system, but ‘4’ models should be pretty affordable and add even more.

Is the Kia Venga reliable?

Yes, the Kia Venga is known to be a very reliable car thanks to its shared mechanical underpinnings with the Rio and Soul.

Kia also has an industry-wide reputation for reliability and dependability – because it’s sold its cars with a seven-year/100,000-mile warranty, you could even pick up a used car with remaining cover.

How much does the Kia Venga cost to run?

The petrol models can feel slightly low on power, so you might need to drive them hard to build up speed if you’re not a relaxed driver, leading to inferior fuel economy figures.

We think the 1.4-litre diesel is a great pick because it’s got that low-down punch typical of diesel power but it’s extremely economical.

This leads to low tax bills, too. Add to that low insurance costs (we’re talking groups 7-14), and you’ve got yourself an affordable hatchback.

Who is the Kia Venga suitable for?

Anybody looking for a high-up, easy-to-drive hatchback should consider a used Kia Venga for sale – it’s a particularly popular option among retirees who aren’t after anything sporty.

It shares many parts with the Hyundai ix20, but you could also consider a Nissan Note or Honda Jazz.