2010 Opel Astra vs. 2010 Toyota Venza
To start off, both 2010 Opel Astra and 2010 Toyota Venza were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Opel Astra (197 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Venza. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Venza weights approximately 321 kg more than 2010 Opel Astra.
Because 2010 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Opel Astra. 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, 2010 Opel Astra (262 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Venza. 2010 Toyota Venza has automatic transmission and 2010 Opel Astra has manual transmission. 2010 Opel Astra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Opel Astra | 2010 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Astra | Venza |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 67 L |
