Toyota Highlander Hybrid vs. Toyota Venza
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Highlander Hybrid and 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 Toyota Highlander Hybrid and the Toyota Venza.
When comparing the Toyota Highlander Hybrid's and the Toyota Venza's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume and base engine power. The Toyota Venza has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Highlander Hybrid's and the Toyota Venza's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Venza is a better car than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
Pricing: A used 2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid ranges from $46,520 to $60,199 while a used 2024 Toyota Venza is priced between $34,993 to $45,317. For a new model, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid's price is between $48,954 and $58,841, with the Toyota Venza priced between $36,671 and $47,197.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid loses 38.1 percent of its value and the Toyota Venza loses 38 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Venza retains 0.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Highlander Hybrid is 8.4 out of 10 while the Toyota Venza's quality rating is 8.5 out of 10. This results in the Toyota Highlander Hybrid being ranked 1 out of 16 Best Hybrid Midsize SUVs and the Toyota Venza being ranked 3 out of 16. Out of 36 Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid is ranked 2 and the Toyota Venza is ranked 6. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid is also ranked 3 out of 41 Best Hybrid SUVs while the Toyota Venza is ranked 9 out of 41.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota Highlander Hybrid is 8.5 out of 10. For the Toyota Venza the reliability rating is 7.9 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Highlander Hybrid a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Toyota Venza.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid’s base engine makes 243 horsepower, and the Toyota Venza base engine makes 219 horsepower. The Highlander Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 35 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 599 miles. The Venza is rated to deliver an average of 39 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 537 miles.This gives the Toyota Venza the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are hybrid SUVs, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Toyota Venza has the advantage in the area of cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Toyota Highlander Hybrid and the Toyota Venza have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Toyota Venza has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
48954 - 58841
Starting MSRP:
46820
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
48413
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
37800 - 60490
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
36671 - 47197
Starting MSRP:
35070
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
45359
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
35070 - 60490
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
53080
Price Range:
46520 - 60199
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
51507
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
40518 - 65239
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
40647
Price Range:
34993 - 45317
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
42528
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
35332 - 55472
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
343
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
38559
# Good or Great Deals:
138
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
18079
Depreciation %:
0.38612833
Resale Value $:
28741
Residual Value %:
0.61387167
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
0.38635449
Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
0.32753242 - 0.55374955
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
13450
Depreciation %:
0.38352706
Resale Value $:
21620
Residual Value %:
0.61647294
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
0.38352706
Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
0.38352706 - 0.38352706
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Toyota Venza Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
17.7
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.61
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Venza
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.6006999209915365
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
2.2 - 7.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.352696585966622
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
1.8 - 24.3
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 41Ranking
1 out of / 36Ranking
1 out of / 16Ranking
1 out of / 16Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
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2 out of / 36Ranking
2 out of / 16Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 41Ranking
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4 out of / 36Ranking
4 out of / 16Ranking
5 out of / 41Ranking
5 out of / 12Ranking
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6 out of / 36Ranking
6 out of / 16Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 36Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
8 out of / 12Ranking
9 out of / 41Ranking
9 out of / 41Ranking
9 out of / 16Ranking
9 out of / 12Ranking
9 out of / 12Ranking
10 out of / 16Ranking
10 out of / 12Ranking
10 out of / 12Ranking
11 out of / 16Ranking
12 out of / 16Ranking
13 out of / 16Ranking
15 out of / 36Ranking
17 out of / 36Ranking
17 out of / 36Ranking
18 out of / 41Ranking
21 out of / 36Ranking
21 out of / 36Ranking
22 out of / 41Ranking
22 out of / 41Ranking
22 out of / 41Ranking
25 out of / 41Ranking
28 out of / 41Ranking
28 out of / 36Ranking
28 out of / 32Toyota Venza Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
3 out of / 16Ranking
4 out of / 16Ranking
6 out of / 41Ranking
6 out of / 36Ranking
9 out of / 41Ranking
10 out of / 16Ranking
11 out of / 41Ranking
11 out of / 36Ranking
13 out of / 41Ranking
15 out of / 16Ranking
15 out of / 16Ranking
15 out of / 16Ranking
16 out of / 16Ranking
16 out of / 16Ranking
19 out of / 36Ranking
24 out of / 41Ranking
26 out of / 36Ranking
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31 out of / 41Ranking
31 out of / 36Ranking
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36 out of / 41Ranking
36 out of / 41Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Trim Levels
Limited, Limited 25th Edition, Platinum, XLE, XLE Nightshade
Toyota Venza Trim Levels
LE, Limited, Nightshade Edition, XLE
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 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):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
243 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 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:
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):
35 / 35 / 35
Range (city/hwy):
599 / 599 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
Captain's seat:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
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
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
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
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.4 inches
Cargo Space:
16 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
84.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
155.5 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:
4515 lbs
Width:
76 inches
Height:
68.1 inches
Length:
194.9 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 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 with painted accents
Tire Size:
P235/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P225/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Blueprint
Gray
Heavy Metal / Magnetic Gray Metallic
Green
Cypress
Red
Ruby Flare Pearl
Silver
Celestial Silver Metallic
White
Wind Chill Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Blueprint
Gray
Coastal Gray Metallic / Titanium Glow
Green
Not available
Red
Ruby Flare Pearl
Silver
Not available
White
Wind Chill Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Harvest Beige
Black
Black
Gray
Graphite
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
Gray
Boulder
