Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Toyota Venza | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 112.6 in | -3.3 in |
Length | 189.0 in | 197.1 in | -8.1 in |
Width | 75.0 in | 78.9 in | -3.9 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 70.4 in | -7 in |
Curb Weight | 4045 lb. | 4752 lb. | -707 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.6 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.0 in | 61.3 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 57.3 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.6 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 40.5 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.0 in | 61.0 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 56.7 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 39.8 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.7 in | -40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -34.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.4 | 43.8 ft3 | -9.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.1 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -10.6 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Explorer.