2006 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2009 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2009 Toyota Venza is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Hyundai Elantra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Hyundai Elantra would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Venza (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Elantra. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Elantra weights approximately 355 kg more than 2009 Toyota Venza.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Toyota Venza (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Elantra. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Hyundai Elantra | 2009 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
Model | Elantra | Venza |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 67 L |