Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Venza | Pontiac Solstice | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 95.1 in | 14.2 in |
Length | 189.0 in | 157.2 in | 31.8 in |
Width | 75.0 in | 71.3 in | 3.7 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 50.9 in | 12.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3870 lb. | 3046 lb. | 824 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.5 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.0 in | 52.4 in | 7.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 50.6 in | 5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 42.7 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 0.0 in | 39.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.0 in | 0.0 in | 59 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 0.0 in | 56.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 0.0 in | 39.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 42.7 in (over 1 rows) | 36.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 | 28.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.1 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 | 64.5 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 Pontiac Solstice Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed automatic RWD |
No extra room. Tall or overweight people need not apply. see full Pontiac Solstice review |
2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
(Driver) No room. Car is not for regular sized people. see full Pontiac Solstice review |