Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Venza | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 108.7 in | 0.6 in |
Length | 189.0 in | 182.3 in | 6.7 in |
Width | 75.0 in | 69.7 in | 5.3 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 56.3 in | 7.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3760 lb. | 3527 lb. | 233 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 37.1 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.0 in | 54.7 in | 5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 52.3 in | 3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 41.7 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 36.9 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.0 in | 55.1 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 54.9 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 33.4 in | 5.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 4.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 22 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.1 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 57.7 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 |
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seat causes no discomfort to my tailbone like many ohter cars. Furthermore, the padding is firm and feels like it will last a long time. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Mercedes-Benz makes the best seats in the business, period. Even after a 10 hour drive, my back did not hurt. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Not much leg room when compared to other luxury entries. No flat floor so a 3rd passenger in the rear is not possible. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Center console and stack cut into front side leg room, my left leg is always up against the center console. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
just ok see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
too tight back there. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |