2009 Nissan X-Trail vs. 2009 Toyota Venza
To start off, both 2009 Nissan X-Trail and 2009 Toyota Venza were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Venza (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Nissan X-Trail. (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 986 kg more than 2009 Toyota Venza.
Because 2009 Nissan X-Trail is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Venza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan X-Trail 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 Toyota Venza (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan X-Trail. (226 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan X-Trail. 2009 Toyota Venza has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan X-Trail has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan X-Trail will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan X-Trail | 2009 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | X-Trail | Venza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 67 L |
