2012 Subaru Outback vs 2012 Toyota Venza

2012 Subaru Outback

2012 Toyota Venza

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4-Door Wgn H4 Automatic 2.5i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Outback 4-Door Wgn H4 Automatic 2.5i	22	29	$22,857	$24,295
Outback 4-Door Wgn H4 Automatic 2.5i Limited	22	29	$26,913	$28,695
Outback 4-Door Wgn H4 Automatic 2.5i Limited PZEV	22	29	$27,222	$28,995
Outback 4-Door Wgn H4 Automatic 2.5i PZEV	22	29	$23,165	$24,595
Outback 4-Door Wgn H4 Automatic 2.5i Premium	22	29	$24,288	$25,795
Outback 4-Door Wgn H4 Automatic 2.5i Premium PZEV	22	29	$24,599	$26,095
Outback 4-Door Wgn H4 Manual 2.5i	19	27	$21,939	$23,295
Outback 4-Door Wgn H4 Manual 2.5i PZEV	19	27	$22,247	$23,595
Outback 4-Door Wgn H4 Manual 2.5i Premium	19	27	$23,370	$24,795
Outback 4-Door Wgn H4 Manual 2.5i Premium PZEV	19	27	$23,681	$25,095
Outback 4-Door Wgn H6 Automatic 3.6R	18	25	$26,460	$28,295
Outback 4-Door Wgn H6 Automatic 3.6R Limited	18	25	$29,667	$31,695
Outback 4-Door Wgn H6 Automatic 3.6R Premium	18	25	$27,692	$29,495

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4-Door Wgn I4 AWD LE

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Venza 4-Door Wgn I4 AWD LE	20	25	$26,422	$28,875
Venza 4-Door Wgn I4 AWD XLE	20	25	$28,416	$31,225
Venza 4-Door Wgn I4 FWD LE	21	27	$25,095	$27,425
Venza 4-Door Wgn I4 FWD XLE	21	27	$27,097	$29,775
Venza 4-Door Wgn V6 AWD LE	18	25	$27,937	$30,700
Venza 4-Door Wgn V6 AWD Limited	18	25	$34,502	$37,915
Venza 4-Door Wgn V6 AWD XLE	18	25	$30,076	$33,050
Venza 4-Door Wgn V6 FWD LE	19	26	$26,618	$29,250
Venza 4-Door Wgn V6 FWD Limited	19	26	$33,183	$36,465
Venza 4-Door Wgn V6 FWD XLE	19	26	$28,756	$31,600

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$22,857

$26,422

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$24,295

$28,875

Monthly Payment Estimate

$405 / month

$481 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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7.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Like any all-around athlete, the 2012 Subaru Outback blends capable performance and rewarding handling, surprising interior volume and great versatility, with versatility and enough high-end options to keep most buyers quite happy.

The 2012 Toyota Venza isn't pulse-raising, but its smooth styling and calming, practical, comfortable interior provide just what some families or empty-nesters want.

TCC Likes

Goat-like surefootedness of all-wheel drive
Roadholding and handling of a sport sedan
Remarkably spacious back seat

Seating comfort
Versatility
Gas mileage (four-cylinder)

TCC Dislikes

SUV-like styling not to all tastes
Equipment is somewhat basic
Larger six-cylinder engine hurts MPGs

Road noise
Vague steering
Uninspiring materials, trims

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD

Sport Utility

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

56.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.3

60.0

Passenger Volume (ft³)

105.4

108

Second Head Room (in)

39.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.1

59.1

Front Leg Room (in)

43.0

40.3

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

56.0

Second Leg Room (in)

37.8

39.1

Front Head Room (in)

40.8

39.6

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

61.0

64.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.7

8.1

Length, Overall (in)

188.2

189.0

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

65.7

63.4

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

27.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.0

64.2

Wheelbase (in)

107.9

109.3

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.7

75.0

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

71.3

70.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

34.3

30.7

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.3 x - TBD -

11.7 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.6 x - TBD -

12.8 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

17.7

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.1

15.9

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.8

40.7

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Electric Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.2

2.9

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

215/70R16

P245/55R19

Spare Tire Size

- TBD -

T165/90D18

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

215/70R16

P245/55R19

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

270

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

405

150

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2700

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2700

1000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3495

3945

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

19 x 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

- TBD -

18 x 4

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

19 x 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

170 @ 4000

182 @ 4200

Engine Order Code

1AR

Displacement

2.5L/150

2.7L/163

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

170 @ 5600

182 @ 5800

Engine Type

Gas Flat 4

Gas I4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.42

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.36

4.14

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.90

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.90

2.27

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Continuously Variable Ratio

Automatic

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.60

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.53 - 0.61

3.33

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

- TBD -

Summary

Vehicle Name

Subaru Outback

Toyota Venza

Body Style

Wagon

4 Door Wagon

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.98

Suspension Type - Rear

Double Wishbone

Dual-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.63

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.8

8.3

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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