2011 Nissan X-Trail vs. 2008 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2011 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Venza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Venza would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2011 Nissan X-Trail. (137 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan X-Trail.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan X-Trail. (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan X-Trail. 2008 Toyota Venza has automatic transmission and 2011 Nissan X-Trail has manual transmission. 2011 Nissan X-Trail will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan X-Trail | 2008 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | X-Trail | Venza |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 67 L |
