Toyota Venza vs. Saab 9-3 Review

Utility
Neither the Saab 9-3 nor the Toyota Venza has a marked advantage with respect to seating capacity. The Toyota Venza outpulls the Saab 9-3 by a large margin.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the Toyota packs quite a punch and will knock the Saab down a few rungs. However, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The Saab 9-3's tank is almost the same size as the Toyota Venza's, though the Toyota Venza's is a tad larger. The Saab 9-3 and the Toyota Venza compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
The Saab 9-3's fuel tank will need to be replenished slightly more often than the unit in the Toyota Venza.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Venza to the dealership as the Saab 9-3. There honestly isn't much of a difference in gas mileage here, but if you must know, the 9-3 is somewhat more economical than the Toyota Venza. As far as MSRP, the Saab 9-3 costs significantly more than the Toyota Venza.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Saab 9-3 and the Toyota most definitely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Toyota has a bigger engine than the Saab 9-3. Bear in mind that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but smaller engines can be stressed more. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the 9-3 is considerably more powerful than the Venza. Torque equals pickup, and the Saab will have picked up and gone by the time the Toyota Venza finally gets moving.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Toyota Venza offers a bit more head room than the Saab 9-3, there really isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Toyota Venza make it considerably roomier for your passengers than the Saab 9-3.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Toyota Venza isn't quite as generous as the Saab 9-3's.