2012 BMW X3 vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 BMW X3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 BMW X3 would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X3 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Venza. (179 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Venza.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2012 BMW X3 (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Venza. (247 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
2012 BMW X3 | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | X3 | Venza |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4648 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1881 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1675 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2775 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.3 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 67 L |