2011 Toyota Venza vs. 2012 BMW X6
To start off, 2012 BMW X6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Toyota Venza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Toyota Venza would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X6 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Venza. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X6 weights approximately 464 kg more than 2011 Toyota Venza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Toyota Venza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 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 BMW X6 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Venza | 2012 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Venza | X6 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2700 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1706 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4801 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1983 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 85 L |
