2008 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2009 Toyota Venza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Focus would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus.
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 (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus. 2009 Toyota Venza has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Focus | 2009 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Focus | Venza |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1387 cc | 3456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 269 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 67 L |