Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Venza | Ford Taurus X | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 112.9 in | -3.6 in |
Length | 189.0 in | 200.3 in | -11.3 in |
Width | 75.0 in | 74.9 in | 0.1 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 67.4 in | -4 in |
Curb Weight | 4045 lb. | 4204 lb. | -159 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.4 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.0 in | 58.5 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 55.2 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.8 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.4 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.0 in | 57.9 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 56.4 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 39.8 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 46.0 in | -46 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.6 in | -33.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -34.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | 17 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.4 | 47.4 ft3 | -13 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.1 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 | -15.1 ft3 |
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 |
2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |