2011 Toyota Venza vs. 2012 Suzuki SX4
To start off, 2012 Suzuki SX4 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki SX4. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki SX4.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki SX4. (156 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki SX4. 2011 Toyota Venza has automatic transmission and 2012 Suzuki SX4 has manual transmission. 2012 Suzuki SX4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Venza | 2012 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Toyota | Suzuki |
| Model | Venza | SX4 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3456 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 269 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1605 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 50 L |
