2011 Toyota Venza vs. 2012 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2012 Toyota 4Runner 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Venza. (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Venza.
Because 2011 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota 4Runner. 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, 2012 Toyota 4Runner (376 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Venza. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Venza | 2012 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Venza | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3456 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 269 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 87 L |
