2009 Dodge Sprinter vs. 2010 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2010 Toyota Venza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Sprinter would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Venza (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Venza weights approximately 15 kg more than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 Dodge Sprinter (380 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Sprinter | 2010 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Sprinter | Venza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6950 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2740 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4330 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 67 L |
