2009 Fiat Croma 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 Fiat Croma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Fiat Croma would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Venza (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Croma. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Venza weights approximately 111 kg more than 2009 Fiat Croma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Fiat Croma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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 Fiat Croma (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Venza. 2011 Toyota Venza has automatic transmission and 2009 Fiat Croma has manual transmission. 2009 Fiat Croma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Croma | 2011 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Croma | Venza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 67 L |
