Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Venza | Kia Spectra | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 102.8 in | 6.5 in |
Length | 189.0 in | 171.3 in | 17.7 in |
Width | 75.0 in | 68.3 in | 6.7 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 57.9 in | 5.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3760 lb. | 2844 lb. | 916 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.0 in | 55.1 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 52.4 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 42.8 in | -2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.8 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.0 in | 53.9 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 53.9 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 35.4 in | 3.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 18.3 ft3 | 16.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.1 ft3 | 52.8 ft3 | 17.3 ft3 |
2009 Toyota Venza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Room for a family with 2 kids. see full Toyota Venza review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Ergonomics. see full Toyota Venza review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
can be reclined 14° see full Toyota Venza review |
2009 Kia Spectra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable for prolonged around-town driving, not bad for long trips. Could use adjustable lumbar support, but all other adjustments are very good. The non-sueded cloth is comfortable and durable. see full Kia Spectra review |