| Model year | 2009 |
| Make | Toyota |
| Model | Venza |
| Style | 4dr Wagon (2.7L 4cyl 6A) |
| Base MSRP | $26,695 |
| Options on test vehicle | None. |
| As-tested MSRP | $26,695 |
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine type | Inline-4 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 2,672cc (163 cu-in) |
| Block/head material | Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | Double overhead camshaft |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 10.0 |
| Redline (rpm) | 6,100 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 182 @ 5,800 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 182 @ 4,200 |
| Transmission type | 6-speed automatic |
| Transmission and axle ratios (x:1) | I=3.330:1, II=1.900:1, III=1.420:1, IV=1.0:1, V=0.713:1, VI=0.608:1, final drive=4.356:1 |
| Suspension, front | MacPherson strut |
| Suspension, rear | Multilink |
| Steering type | Electric power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 17.0:1 |
| Tire brand | Toyo |
| Tire model | A20 Open Country |
| Tire type | All-season |
| Tire size, front | P245/55R19 S |
| Tire size, rear | P245/55R19 S |
| Wheel size | 19-by-7.5 inches front and rear |
| Wheel material | Alloy |
| Brakes, front | Ventilated disc |
| Brakes, rear | Disc |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 5.9 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 9.3 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 13.9 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 16.8 @ 82.5 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 9 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 31 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 121 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 63.6 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.77 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 42.4 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 72.4 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 69.4 |
| Acceleration comments | Well-isolated driveline has somewhat surprising pep. Traction control comes back on at 32 mph. Best run was with ample tire spin. Upshifts are very smooth. |
| Braking rating | Average |
| Braking comments | Soft pedal, but quiet ABS system makes for uneventful stops. Good fade resistance and admirable stopping power. |
| Handling rating | Good |
| Handling comments | Being lower than other crossovers helps the Venza in the slalom. Toyota has relaxed its often aggressive stability control, but this is still a 3,700-pound wagon. Very little information comes through the steering wheel. Limits, however, are relatively high -- especially considering the competition. |
| Elevation (ft.) | 1,121 |
| Temperature (°F) | 55.6 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | N/A |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 21 city/29 highway |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 22.6 mpg combined average, 27.5 mpg best tank, 20.0 worst tank |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 17.7 |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 3,760 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 3,740 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 58/42 |
| Length (in.) | 189.0 |
| Width (in.) | 75.0 |
| Height (in.) | 63.4 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 109.3 |
| Track, front (in.) | 64.2 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 64.4 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 39.1 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 40.2 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 39.1 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 39.6 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 39.3 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 60.0 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 59.0 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 30.7 |
| Max. cargo volume, seats folded (cu-ft) | 70.1 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 5 years/Unlimited miles |
| Roadside assistance | Not available |
| Free scheduled maintenance | Not available |
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard dual front |
| Head airbags | Standard front and rear |
| Knee airbags | Driver Only |
| Antilock brakes | 4-wheel ABS |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Brake assist, electronic brakeforce distribution |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Stability control | Standard |
| Rollover protection | Not available |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | Tire-pressure monitoring |
| Emergency assistance system | Not available |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | Not tested |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | Not tested |
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