2009 Toyota Venza

2009 Toyota Venza Price Range: $25,975 - $29,250

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the Venza packs quite a wallop and will knock the average wagon down a few rungs. On the flip side, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the typical wagon and the Toyota Venza likely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The average wagon's engine is somewhat smaller than the Venza's, but not terribly so. The Toyota Venza could learn a lesson or two from the typical wagon when it comes to pickup. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the average wagon is significantly more powerful than the Toyota Venza.

Utility
The Venza and the average wagon can accommodate the same number of passengers. The average wagon is likely a better choice than the Toyota Venza with respect to transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of cargo or massive animals. Towing is significantly more the Toyota Venza's forte than it is the typical wagon's.

Convenience
The Toyota Venza's fuel tank will need to be replenished a bit more often than the unit in the typical wagon.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Toyota Venza offers a bit more head room than the average wagon, there really isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Toyota Venza make it substantially more spacious for your passengers than the average wagon.

Dimensions
The average wagon's tank is roughly the same size as the Toyota Venza's, though the Toyota Venza's is a tad bigger. The average wagon and the Toyota Venza compete for the same parking spaces.

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 Toyota Venza to the dealership as the average wagon. The Venza won't tax your gas budget substantially more than the average wagon will. The typical wagon won't save you much money at the pump compared to the Toyota Venza. The Toyota Venza is considerably less pricey than the typical wagon in terms of MSRP.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Toyota Venza isn't quite as generous as the average wagon's.