2009 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Venza. (264 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 574 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Because 2013 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Venza. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Avalanche | Venza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 67 L |
