Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Venza | Ford Taurus | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 112.9 in | -3.6 in |
Length | 189.0 in | 202.9 in | -13.9 in |
Width | 75.0 in | 76.2 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 60.7 in | 2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4045 lb. | 4415 lb. | -370 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.0 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.0 in | 57.9 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 56.3 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 41.9 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.8 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.0 in | 56.9 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 55.8 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 38.1 in | 1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.1 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 50 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 |
2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review |