2011 Toyota Matrix vs. 2011 Toyota Venza
To start off, both 2011 Toyota Matrix and 2011 Toyota Venza were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Venza (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Matrix. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Matrix.
Because 2011 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Toyota Matrix. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Toyota Venza (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Matrix. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Matrix.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Toyota Matrix | 2011 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Matrix | Venza |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1549 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 67 L |