2009 Buick Enclave vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Buick Enclave. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Buick Enclave would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Enclave is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Enclave (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Venza. (269 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Venza.
Because 2012 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Buick Enclave. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2009 Buick Enclave (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Venza. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Enclave will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Enclave | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Enclave | Venza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 67 L |
