Compare 2012 Subaru Outback vs 2012 Toyota Venza

2012 Subaru Outback
2012 Toyota Venza
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4-Door Wagon H4 Manual 2.5i
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
4-Door Wagon H4 Manual 2.5i 19 27 $21,939 $23,295
4-Door Wagon H4 Manual PZEV 2.5i 19 27 $22,247 $23,595
4-Door Wagon H4 Automatic 2.5i 22 29 $22,857 $24,295
4-Door Wagon H4 Automatic PZEV 2.5i 22 29 $23,165 $24,595
4-Door Wagon H4 Manual 2.5i Prem 19 27 $23,370 $24,795
4-Door Wagon H4 Manual PZEV 2.5i Prem 19 27 $23,681 $25,095
4-Door Wagon H4 Automatic 2.5i Prem 22 29 $24,288 $25,795
4-Door Wagon H4 Automatic PZEV 2.5i Prem 22 29 $24,599 $26,095
4-Door Wagon H6 Automatic 3.6R 18 25 $26,460 $28,295
4-Door Wagon H4 Automatic 2.5i Limited 22 29 $26,913 $28,695
4-Door Wagon H4 Automatic PZEV 2.5i Limited 22 29 $27,222 $28,995
4-Door Wagon H6 Automatic 3.6R Prem 18 25 $27,692 $29,495
4-Door Wagon H6 Automatic 3.6R Limited 18 25 $29,667 $31,695
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4-Door Wagon I4 FWD LE
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
4-Door Wagon I4 FWD LE 21 27 $25,095 $27,425
4-Door Wagon I4 AWD LE 20 25 $26,422 $28,875
4-Door Wagon V6 FWD LE 19 26 $26,618 $29,250
4-Door Wagon I4 FWD XLE 21 27 $27,097 $29,775
4-Door Wagon V6 AWD LE 18 25 $27,937 $30,700
4-Door Wagon I4 AWD XLE 20 25 $28,416 $31,225
4-Door Wagon V6 FWD XLE 19 26 $28,756 $31,600
4-Door Wagon V6 AWD XLE 18 25 $30,076 $33,050
4-Door Wagon V6 FWD Limited 19 26 $33,183 $36,465
4-Door Wagon V6 AWD Limited 18 25 $34,502 $37,915
Pricing
Invoice Price
$21,939
$25,095
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$23,295
$27,425
Monthly Payment Estimate
$388 / month
$457 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.8
7.4
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.
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Fuel Economy
City
19 mpg 21 mpg
Highway
27 mpg 27 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 39.3
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.1 59.1
Front Leg Room (in)
43.0 40.3
Passenger Capacity
5 5
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 - - TBD -
Height, Overall (in)
65.7 63.4
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - 27.7
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.0 64.4
Wheelbase (in)
107.9 109.3
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
71.7 75.0
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
71.3 70.2
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA NA
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
34.3 30.7
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Brakes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.3 x - TBD - 11.7 x - TBD -
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes 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
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
NA - TBD -
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
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA
Front Tire Size
215/70R16 P245/55R19
Spare Tire Size
- TBD - T165/90D18
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
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)
3386 3760
Wheels
Spare Wheel Material
- TBD - - TBD -
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
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - - TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
110 - TBD -
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
170 @ 4000 182 @ 4200
Engine Order Code
NA 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)
27 27
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
19 21
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
22 23
Transmission
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.70 0.60
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.45 3.33
Clutch Size (in)
- TBD - NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.30 1.42
Trans Type
6 6
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.83 0.71
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.64 4.14
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.95 1.90
Trans Order Code
NA NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.44 2.27
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.97 1.00
Trans Description Cont.
Manual Automatic
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
NA NA
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
- NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
- NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
- NA
Summary
Vehicle Name
Subaru Outback Toyota Venza
Body Style
Wagon 4 Door Wagon
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
NA - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
NA 0.98
Suspension Type - Rear
Double Wishbone Dual-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
NA - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
NA 0.63
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA NA
Emissions
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
5 -
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.5 8.0
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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