2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport 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 Trans Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport weights approximately 198 kg more than 2013 Toyota Venza.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Toyota Venza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport 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, 2013 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (283 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Trans Sport | Venza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1953 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 67 L |
