Toyota Venza vs Lexus GX
Overview | |
Years produced2009-2016 | Years produced2003-Present |
MSRP$34,620 | MSRP$64,735 |
Listings336 | Listings54 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.8 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Cons
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Reviews SummaryThe 2023 Toyota Venza stands out from other midsize SUVs with its sharp styling and luxury-leaning interior. It's also one of the most fuel-efficient vehicles in the class, but it's held back by a small cargo capacity and merely adequate performance. | |
Reviews SummaryOne year on from the latest-generation Lexus GX’s debut, the excitement is still there. The 2025 Lexus GX looks great, drives well, and handles itself incredibly well off-road. The latter is something for which that the GX has always been renowned, at least among those who’ve been inclined to find out. Verdict: With great standard tech, safety equipment, looks, and overall versatility, the Lexus GX is worth the attention of any shopper who’s in the market for a luxury SUV. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 219 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine3.4L 349 hp V6 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower | Horsepower349 hp @ 4800 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity0.93 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City40 | MPG City15 |
MPG Highway37 | MPG Highway21 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 219 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name3.4L 349 hp V6 |
Torque | Torque479 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower349 hp @ 4800 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity0.93 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City40 | MPG City15 |
MPG Highway37 | MPG Highway21 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space28.8 cu ft | Cargo Space10.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight3847 lbs | Curb Weight5585 lbs |
Height65.9 in | Height75.6 in |
Length186.6 in | Length197.1 in |
Width73.0 in | Width78.0 in |
Wheelbase105.9 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload900 lbs | Maximum Payload1445 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity9063 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity9063 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2009-2016 | 2003-Present |
MSRP | $34,620 | $64,735 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.3 out of 10Read full review | 8.8 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The 2023 Toyota Venza stands out from other midsize SUVs with its sharp styling and luxury-leaning interior. It's also one of the most fuel-efficient vehicles in the class, but it's held back by a small cargo capacity and merely adequate performance. | One year on from the latest-generation Lexus GX’s debut, the excitement is still there. The 2025 Lexus GX looks great, drives well, and handles itself incredibly well off-road. The latter is something for which that the GX has always been renowned, at least among those who’ve been inclined to find out. Verdict: With great standard tech, safety equipment, looks, and overall versatility, the Lexus GX is worth the attention of any shopper who’s in the market for a luxury SUV. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 219 hp I4 Hybrid | 3.4L 349 hp V6 |
Drive Train | AWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Horsepower | 349 hp @ 4800 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 0.93 kWh | |
MPG City | 40 | 15 |
MPG Highway | 37 | 21 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 219 hp I4 Hybrid | 3.4L 349 hp V6 |
Torque | 479 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 349 hp @ 4800 rpm | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 0.93 kWh | |
MPG City | 40 | 15 |
MPG Highway | 37 | 21 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 28.8 cu ft | 10.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3847 lbs | 5585 lbs |
Height | 65.9 in | 75.6 in |
Length | 186.6 in | 197.1 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 78.0 in |
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 900 lbs | 1445 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 9063 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 9063 lbs | |

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