2012 Toyota Matrix vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, both 2012 Toyota Matrix and 2012 Toyota Venza were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Matrix. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Matrix.
Because 2012 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Matrix. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Matrix. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Matrix.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Matrix | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Matrix | Venza |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 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 Length | 4366 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1549 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 67 L |
