2009 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2011 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2011 Toyota Venza is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Captiva would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. (227 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Toyota Venza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Captiva 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, 2011 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Captiva | 2011 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Captiva | Venza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3195 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 67 L |
