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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 115 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.
Because 2009 Dodge Sprinter is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Dodge Sprinter. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Venza. (334 Nm @ 4700 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 | 2985 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5910 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 67 L |
