2021 Lexus RX 350 vs. 2021 Toyota Venza
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Lexus RX 350 and 2021 Toyota Venza contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2021 Lexus RX 350 and the 2021 Toyota Venza.
When we compare the 2021 Lexus RX 350's and the 2021 Toyota Venza's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Lexus RX 350 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The 2021 Toyota Venza has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Lexus RX 350's and the 2021 Toyota Venza's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Toyota Venza is a better car than the 2021 Lexus RX 350.
Pricing: A used 2021 Lexus RX 350 ranges from $34,887 to $45,974 while a used 2021 Toyota Venza is priced between $26,882 to $36,997.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Lexus RX 350 loses 42.5 percent of its value and the 2021 Toyota Venza loses 38.6 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Toyota Venza retains 3.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 Lexus RX 350.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lexus RX 350 is 8.4 out of 10 while the Toyota Venza's quality rating is 8.7 out of 10. This results in the Lexus RX 350 being ranked 2 out of 20 Best Luxury Midsize SUVs and the Toyota Venza being ranked 3 out of 27 Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Lexus RX 350 is 8.9 out of 10. For the Toyota Venza the reliability rating is 8.9 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Venza a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Lexus RX 350.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2021 Lexus RX 350’s base engine makes 295 horsepower, and the 2021 Toyota Venza base engine makes 219 horsepower. The RX 350 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 518 miles. The Venza is rated to deliver an average of 39 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 537 miles. This gives the 2021 Toyota Venza the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2021 Lexus RX 350. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2021 Toyota Venza, a hybrid SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more cargo space. The 2021 Lexus RX 350, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2021 Toyota Venza has higher safety ratings than the 2021 Lexus RX 350, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.42 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$45,220
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$64,309
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$42,500 - $108,600
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$32,670
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$38,453
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$32,670 - $51,225
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$40,334
Price Range:
$34,887 - $45,974
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$52,943
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$35,666 - $80,883
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
421
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
45,788
# Good or Great Deals:
99
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$32,039
Price Range:
$26,882 - $36,997
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$34,098
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$28,612 - $40,265
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
445
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
55,616
# Good or Great Deals:
123
Lexus RX 350 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
8.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
8.4 / 10
Toyota Venza Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Lexus RX 350
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
7.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
4.9 - 10.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
49.6%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Toyota Venza
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1 - 38.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
3.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
3.1 - 13.5
Lexus RX 350 Rankings
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62 out of / 68Toyota Venza Rankings
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26 out of / 32Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
2021 Lexus RX 350 Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT, F SPORT Handling
2021 Toyota Venza Trim Levels
LE, Limited, XLE
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.42 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
295 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
267 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
219 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 27 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
384 / 518 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
40 / 37 / 39
Range (city/hwy):
580 / 537 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Cargo Space:
16 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
32.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
114.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Cargo Space:
28.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
55.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
127.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4222 lbs
Width:
74.6 inches
Height:
67.7 inches
Length:
192.5 inches
Wheelbase:
109.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3847 lbs
Width:
73 inches
Height:
65.9 inches
Length:
186.6 inches
Wheelbase:
105.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/60R18
Exterior Colors
Beige
Moonbeam Beige Metallic
Black
Caviar / Obsidian
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Gray
Nebula Gray Pearl
Green
Nori Green Pearl
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Atomic Silver
White
Eminent White Pearl
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
Blue
Blueprint
Gray
Coastal Gray Metallic / Titanium Glow
Green
Not available
Red
Ruby Flare Pearl
Silver
Not available
White
Blizzard Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment w/Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim / Parchment w/Matte Bamboo Trim / Parchment w/Striated Black Trim
Black
Black w/Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim / Black w/Matte Walnut Trim / Black w/Striated Black Trim
Brown
Glazed Caramel w/Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim / Glazed Caramel w/Matte Walnut Trim
Gray
Birch w/Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim / Birch w/Matte Walnut Trim / Birch w/Striated Black Trim
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
Brown
Not available
Gray
Boulder
