2009 Toyota Venza vs. 2009 Toyota Matrix
To start off, both 2009 Toyota Venza and 2009 Toyota Matrix were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Matrix. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Matrix.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Matrix. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Matrix. 2009 Toyota Venza has automatic transmission and 2009 Toyota Matrix has manual transmission. 2009 Toyota Matrix 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.
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2009 Toyota Venza | 2009 Toyota Matrix | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Venza | Matrix |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3456 cc | 2362 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 269 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 50 L |