| Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
| Model | Toyota Venza | Lexus HS | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 106.3 in | 3 in |
| Length | 189.0 in | 184.8 in | 4.2 in |
| Width | 75.0 in | 70.3 in | 4.7 in |
| Height | 63.4 in | 59.3 in | 4.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3760 lb. | 3682 lb. | 78 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.0 in | 53.8 in | 6.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 52.8 in | 3.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 42.6 in | -2.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 36.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.0 in | 54.2 in | 4.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 51.2 in | 5.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 34.5 in | 4.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 2.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 12.1 ft3 | 22.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.1 ft3 | 12.1 ft3 | 58 ft3 |
| 2010 Toyota Venza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have had many adult passengers in the rear seats - all have commented without prompting on the ample leg room, comfortable seats, and attractiveness of the panoramic glass roof. see full Toyota Venza review |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Lexus HS.