Japanese cars are still among the most reliable in the world, and every year more and more new models are released from the famous Japanese automakers. Especially popular are crossovers, which are produced in the Land of the Rising Sun.
Unprecedented demand crossovers Toyota Venza and Toyota RAV4, but these cars are crossovers only in part. These models combine all the best qualities of a crossover and station wagon. Even the body type of these cars says that it is something intermediate between station wagon and crossover.
Toyota Venza and Toyota RAV4 is very similar to each other, both externally and technically. This similarity sometimes puts the motorist before a difficult choice, and it is not easy to give preference to one of these models. In order to choose the right one, it is necessary to study in detail the features and advantages of these cars.
Toyota Venza
Toyota Venza first appeared on the market back in 2013, and immediately aroused great interest. This car borrows much from the top models of Japanese cars - Toyota Camry, Toyota Highlander. Venza body is very similar to a station wagon, and its handling is similar to that of a passenger car. This model has a body type of sport-utility vehicle (SUV), but people usually consider the Venza a crossover. In fact, Toyota Venza is not a crossover.
This car is equipped with a gasoline engine with a capacity of 2672 cubic centimeters. This engine works in conjunction with a six-speed automatic transmission. This powerplant is capable of producing 185 horsepower, and 247 Nm of torque at 4,200 engine speeds. The Toyota Venza also has a roomy fuel tank with a capacity of 67 liters. The body of this car is equipped with five doors. Also, this model can boast a fairly roomy luggage compartment, the volume of which is 975 liters. And also this car has a large comfortable interior, which is not inferior to the level of comfort of Toyota Camry. The external data of Toyota Venza is also on a high level. Plus, this model is equipped with all-wheel drive.
Toyota RAV4
This model has been produced for the past 20 years, and every year it becomes more and more perfect. Toyota RAV4 is more like a crossover than the Toyota Venza, although their body type is the same. RAV4 is ideal for driving in the city, but also feels very confident and on rough terrain. The exterior of this model is constantly being improved. The extreme 2016 restyling brought a new grille and LED headlights to the RAV4. The front bumper, fog lights, and exterior mirrors have also changed for the better.
This model is equipped with a 1986 cubic centimeter gasoline engine. The new RAV4 has a variator, which transmits torque only to the front wheels. The motor power of the Toyota RAV4 is 146 horsepower, and it is capable of delivering 187 Nm of torque at 3,600 engine speeds per minute. This car is equipped with a fuel tank volume of 60 liters. The RAV4 body also has five doors and a roomy trunk with a volume of 577 liters.
What the RAV4 and the Venza have in common
What both models have in common is that they are equipped with gasoline power plants. Also, the body type of these two cars is the same. The Toyota Venza and Toyota RAV4 have a sport-utility body (SUV). Both models have five doors each, and both are designed to carry five passengers.
Comparison and differences
f you compare these cars in more detail, then each has its own advantages. Toyota Venza, for example, is equipped with all-wheel drive, while the RAV4 has only front-wheel drive. The RAV4 is also inferior to the engine volume. The power plant in this model has 1986 cm3, while the Venza has 2672 cm3 of engine. Also, Toyota Venza has a roomier fuel tank with capacity of 67 liters. The Toyota RAV4 has a tank capacity of 60 liters. The Venza is also ahead of the RAV4 in terms of luggage space. The Toyota Venza has a trunk capacity of 975 liters, while the RAV4 has 577 liters.
The Toyota Venza has better dynamic performance. The model accelerates from zero to a hundred in 10,6 seconds, and the RAV4 - in 11,1. But the RAV4 has advantages in weight and price. This car weighs 1,600 kg, and the Venza weighs 1,945. But the latter has more ground clearance, which is 205 mm. The RAV4 has 197 mm ground clearance, which slightly worsens its cross-country ability in comparison with the Toyota Venza.
What to choose
Both models have a lot of advantages, but the Toyota Venza has much more advantages than the RAV4. The Venza is more passable, since it is equipped with all-wheel drive. This model has a more powerful motor and more sturdy suspension. Also this car is much more confident to cope with the climbs, since the engine in this model has a higher performance in terms of torque. The Toyota Venza also has more range, as this car has more gasoline in its fuel tank.
For long trips or travel, the Toyota Venza will be more comfortable than the Toyota RAV4. The reason is that the luggage compartment of the Venza is 400 liters bigger than the RAV4's one. A bigger ground clearance plays an important role, as well, as Toyota Venza has 205 mm, whereas the RAV4 has 197 mm. These millimeters can play a crucial role when driving on tough off-roads, and due to higher ground clearance and all-wheel drive Toyota Venza has better cross-country ability.
The Toyota RAV4 is well suited for daily use in urban areas and for rough terrain. The Venza is ideal for both city driving and dirt roads, but plus this car feels confident on terrain where roads do not exist at all. If you choose between these two models, the Toyota Venza has a better chance that the potential buyer will give preference to this car.
