Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Hyundai Azera | Toyota Venza | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 234 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@3500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 109.3 in | 0.1 in |
Length | 192.7 in | 189.0 in | 3.7 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 75.0 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 63.4 in | -4.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3629 lb. | 3870 lb. | -241 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.6 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 60.0 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 56.0 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 40.2 in | 3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 39.3 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 59.0 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 56.5 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 39.1 in | -0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 81.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.6 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 | -17.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.6 ft3 | 70.1 ft3 | -53.5 ft3 |
2009 Hyundai Azera Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This car is spacious and very easy to get into and out of. It allows one to sit up high and still have plentiful headroom. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Easy step-in combined with excellent headroom means my 96 year old mother in law can get in and out without effort! She can cross her legs when seated. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The pitch between front and rear seats is huge. The rear door opens wider than almost any other current model, and my 97 year old mother in law can get in and out easily. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2011 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 |