Toyota Venza vs. Lexus RX 450h
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Venza and Lexus RX 450h 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 Venza and the Lexus RX 450h.
In comparing the Toyota Venza's and the Lexus RX 450h's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Venza has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. The Lexus RX 450h has the advantage in the areas of reliability and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Venza's and the Lexus RX 450h's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Venza is a better car than the Lexus RX 450h.
Pricing: A used 2022 Toyota Venza ranges from $27,298 to $38,989 while a used 2022 Lexus RX 450h is priced between $43,791 to $56,997.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Venza loses 38.6 percent of its value and the Lexus RX 450h loses 46.3 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Venza retains 7.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Lexus RX 450h.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Venza is 8.7 out of 10 while the Lexus RX 450h's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Toyota Venza being ranked 3 out of 27 Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs and the Lexus RX 450h being ranked 4 out of 29 Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota Venza is 8.9 out of 10. For the Lexus RX 450h the reliability rating is 9.4 out of 10. This gives the Lexus RX 450h a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Toyota Venza.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Venza’s base engine makes 219 horsepower, and the Lexus RX 450h base engine makes 308 horsepower. The Venza is rated to deliver an average of 39 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 537 miles. The RX 450h is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 482 miles. This gives the Toyota Venza the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lexus RX 450h. The Venza uses regular unleaded, and the RX 450h uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are hybrid SUVs, the Toyota Venza has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear head room and cargo space. The Lexus RX 450h has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Toyota Venza has higher safety ratings than the Lexus RX 450h, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.45 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$32,890
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$42,244
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$32,890 - $58,465
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$48,720
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$61,958
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$48,720 - $83,300
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$32,832
Price Range:
$27,298 - $38,989
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$38,545
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$31,308 - $52,359
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
116
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
37,506
# Good or Great Deals:
29
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$50,064
Price Range:
$43,791 - $56,997
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$64,338
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$50,064 - $101,211
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
86
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
30,224
# Good or Great Deals:
31
Toyota Venza Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Lexus RX 450h Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
9.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
8.9 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 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:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus RX 450h
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
11.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
11.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
7.3 - 11.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
74.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
6.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
2.9 - 18.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
3.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
1.1 - 10
Toyota Venza Rankings
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26 out of / 32Lexus RX 450h Rankings
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27 out of / 29Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Toyota Venza Trim Levels
LE, Limited, XLE
Lexus RX 450h Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT, F SPORT Handling
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:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.45 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
308 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 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):
40 / 37 / 39
Range (city/hwy):
580 / 537 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
31 / 28 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
533 / 482 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Quad Seats:
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
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
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.2 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
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4740 lbs
Width:
74.6 inches
Height:
67.7 inches
Length:
192.5 inches
Wheelbase:
109.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/65R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Blueprint
Gray
Coastal Gray Metallic / Titanium Glow
Red
Ruby Flare Pearl
White
Blizzard Pearl
Green
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Caviar
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Gray
Nebula Gray Pearl
Red
Matador Red Mica
White
Eminent White Pearl
Green
Nori Green Pearl
Silver
Atomic Silver
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Boulder
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim / Black w/Matte Walnut Trim / Black w/Open Pore Black Walnut Trim and White Accents and Gray Stitching / Black w/Striated Black Trim
Gray
Birch w/Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim / Birch w/Matte Walnut Trim / Birch w/Striated Black Trim
Beige
Parchment w/Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim / Parchment w/Matte Bamboo Trim / Parchment w/Striated Black Trim
Brown
Glazed Caramel w/Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim / Glazed Caramel w/Matte Walnut Trim