| Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
| Model | Toyota Venza | Lexus IS | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 107.5 in | 1.8 in |
| Length | 189.0 in | 180.1 in | 8.9 in |
| Width | 75.0 in | 70.9 in | 4.1 in |
| Height | 63.4 in | 56.1 in | 7.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3760 lb. | 3455 lb. | 305 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 37.2 in | 2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.0 in | 54.4 in | 5.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 54.1 in | 1.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 43.9 in | -3.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 36.7 in | 2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.0 in | 52.7 in | 6.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 53.7 in | 2.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 30.6 in | 8.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 4.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 21.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.1 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 57.1 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 |
| 2011 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review |