Toyota Venza vs. Chevrolet HHR Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the HHR to the dealership as the Toyota Venza. Producing an exact fuel economy evaluation is so tricky that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the HHR is the winner in terms of gas mileage. The Toyota Venza will tax your gas budget considerably more than the Chevrolet HHR will. The Chevrolet is considerably less pricey than the Toyota Venza when it comes to MSRP.

Utility
The HHR and the Toyota Venza can accommodate the same number of passengers. There's no clear winner between the HHR and the Toyota when it comes to hauling capacity. The Toyota outpulls the Chevrolet HHR by a large margin.

Convenience
You most definitely won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Toyota than with the Chevrolet HHR, as both offer comparable mileage ranges.

Comfort
While the rear of the Chevrolet provides a bit more head- and leg-room than the Toyota Venza, there really isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The HHR's tank is almost the same size as the Venza's, though the Venza's is somewhat bigger. The Chevrolet HHR and the Toyota compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
As far as horsepower, the Venza packs quite a wallop and will knock the Chevrolet HHR down a few rungs. On the other hand, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Chevrolet is most certainly more agile than the Toyota Venza, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, remember that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Toyota Venza has a bigger engine than the Chevrolet HHR. Bear in mind that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Toyota Venza is considerably more powerful than the Chevrolet. The Chevrolet HHR could learn a lesson or two from the Toyota Venza when it comes to pickup.

Warranty
The Toyota and the Chevrolet HHR have the same basic warranty.