2010 Toyota Venza vs. Its Competition

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1 Oct 14, 2009

With easy entry and exit, big gauges, and a comfy ride, the 2010 Toyota Venza seems tailor-made for older drivers and empty nesters looking at crossover vehicles.

The Nissan Murano and Mazda CX-9 are quite the opposite; they're both racier and have sportier tuning, but the Murano has less space, while the CX-9 still manages a very roomy interior.

Even though it was introduced just three years ago, the Ford Edge is the oldest of this group.

It's quite heavy, yet has a simple, upright design that still looks good.

The Subaru Tribeca makes great functional sense but won't resonate with some buyers—it's a little weird in terms of design.

Relative to these other rivals, the Venza does offer a fuel-efficient four-cylinder engine.

Also worth consideration is a model arriving later this year and much like the Venza: the 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour.

At the time of publication, TheCarConnection.com still hadn't driven the Crosstour, but the Honda promises to be even more like a fastback sedan than the Venza.

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Meta Rating
7.8 Either as an alternative to a mid-size sedan or a taller crossover SUV, the 2010 Toyota Venza makes a lot of sense; it's just hard to muster much excitement.	7.8 The 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour expands all the good points of the legendary Accord brand into the crossover market; styling is its only weak point.	8.6 The 2009 Nissan Murano combines good handling and a recognizable style with a much more sophisticated interior.	8.2 If you don't require a third-row seat, the 2008 Ford Edge is a fashionable, satisfying alternative in the crowded pack of mid-size crossovers.	8.6 The 2008 Mazda CX-9 may be the best-driving full-size seven-passenger crossover out there. It is certainly one of the best looking and appointed.	8.2 The 2008 Subaru Tribeca is mainstream now, in style and performance.
MSRP From
$26,275	$29,670	$27,680	$25,735	$29,400	$29,995
Gas Mileage
18 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy	17 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy	18 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy	15 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy	15 MPG City / 22 MPG Hwy	16 MPG City / 21 MPG Hwy
Engine
Gas I4	Gas V6	Gas V6	Gas V6	Gas V6	Gas 6-cyl
EPA Class
Sport Utility	Large	2WD Sport Utility	2WD Sport Utility Vehicle	2WD Sport Utility Vehicle	4WD Sport Utility Vehicle
Style Name
4dr Wagon I4 FWD (Natl)	2WD 5dr EX	2WD 4dr S	4dr SE FWD	FWD 4dr Sport	4dr 5-Pass
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5	5	5	5	7	5
Passenger Doors
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Body Style
4 Door Wagon	4 Door	4 Door Utility	4 Door SUV	4 Door Sport Utility Vehicle	4 Door
Transmission
Automatic	Automatic	Continuously Variable	Automatic w/OD	Automatic w/OD	Automatic