2009 Chevrolet Lacetti 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 Chevrolet Lacetti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti.
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, 2012 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Lacetti | Venza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 67 L |
