2005 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2010 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2010 Toyota Venza is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Elantra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Elantra would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Venza (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Elantra. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Elantra weights approximately 284 kg more than 2010 Toyota Venza.
Because 2010 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Hyundai Elantra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Toyota Venza (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Elantra. (191 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Elantra. 2010 Toyota Venza has automatic transmission and 2005 Hyundai Elantra has manual transmission. 2005 Hyundai Elantra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Hyundai Elantra | 2010 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
Model | Elantra | Venza |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1706 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4801 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 67 L |