2010 Toyota Venza vs. 2012 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Eos is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota Venza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota Venza would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Venza (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Eos. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Eos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Venza weights approximately 114 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Eos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Eos. 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, 2012 Volkswagen Eos (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Eos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Venza | 2012 Volkswagen Eos | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Venza | Eos |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2700 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1706 kg | 1592 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4801 mm | 4423 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1444 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 55 L |
