| Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
| Model | Toyota Venza | Lexus RC | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 107.5 in | 1.8 in |
| Length | 189.0 in | 184.8 in | 4.2 in |
| Width | 75.0 in | 72.4 in | 2.6 in |
| Height | 63.4 in | 54.9 in | 8.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3760 lb. | 3737 lb. | 23 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 0.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.0 in | 54.7 in | 5.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 53.9 in | 2.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 45.4 in | -5.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 34.8 in | 4.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.0 in | 50.8 in | 8.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 44.9 in | 11.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 27.3 in | 11.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 6.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 10.4 ft3 | 24 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.1 ft3 | 10.4 ft3 | 59.7 ft3 |
| 2012 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Lexus RC.