2007 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2008 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2008 Toyota Venza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Equinox would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Equinox is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Venza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Equinox 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, 2008 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Equinox | 2008 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Equinox | Venza |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3425 cc | 3456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 269 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 67 L |