2008 Ford Taurus X vs. 2011 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2011 Toyota Venza is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Taurus X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Taurus X would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Taurus X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Ford Taurus X. (264 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Taurus X.
Because 2011 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Taurus X. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2008 Ford Taurus X (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Venza. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Taurus X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Taurus X | 2011 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Taurus X | Venza |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Crossover | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 269 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 67 L |