Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 8 recorded runs

Toyota Venza 0–60 Times

The Toyota Venza 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 8 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Toyota Venza is the 2009 Toyota Venza Wagon V6, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.50 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.90 seconds at 94.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Toyota Venza is the 2009 Toyota Venza Wagon, which took 8.40 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.80 seconds at 84.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Toyota Venza tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.26 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.59 seconds at 89.61 mph.

Fastest 0–60 6.50sec 2009 Wagon V6
Average 0–60 7.26sec Across 8 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 15.59sec @ 89.6 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 8.40sec 2009 Wagon
2021 Toyota Venza

Across 8 verified runs, the Toyota Venza ranges from 6.50 to 8.40 seconds 0–60, with a 7.26-second average.

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Toyota Venza Performance Overview

Toyota’s Venza performance profile spans 2009 to 2021 across 8 verified tests, covering a short but distinct shift from a V6-powered midsize wagon to a hybrid-only crossover. In the XV10 generation (2009–2015), outputs ranged from 182 hp in 1AR-FE four-cylinder models to 268 hp from the 2GR-FE V6, all naturally aspirated gasoline powertrains. That era set the model’s quickest numbers early: the 2009 Wagon V6 reached 60 mph in 6.5 seconds and ran the quarter-mile in 14.9 seconds at 94 mph, while the standard 2009 Wagon posted a slower 8.4-second 0-60 time.

When the Venza returned for 2021 as the XU80, its performance character changed with the 219-hp A25A-FXS hybrid system and the model line’s move from gasoline-only to hybrid power. In testing, the 2021 Hybrid XLE delivered the current generation’s best 7.1-second 0-60 run, while other XU80 results clustered around the mid-7-second range, including a 7.6-second time for the 2021 Hybrid Limited. Across the available tests spanning 2009 to 2021, the Venza stands today as a hybrid-focused model with moderate, consistent acceleration rather than the broader engine spread of its first generation.

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Toyota Venza 0–60 by generation

2 generations
Generation Years Avg 0–60 Fastest 0–60 Tests Notes
XU80 2021–present 7.50s 7.10s — 2021 Hybrid XLE 4 The XU80 generation (2021–present) averaged 7.50 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2021 Hybrid XLE at 7.10 seconds. Output was 219 hp across 2.5L I-4 + Elec 0.9-kWh configurations.
XV10 2009–2015 7.03s 6.50s — 2009 Wagon V6 4 The XV10 generation (2009–2015) averaged 7.03 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2009 Wagon V6 at 6.50 seconds. Output ranged from 182 to 268 hp across 2.7L I-4, 3.5L V6 configurations.
XU80 2021–present
Avg 0–60 7.50s
Fastest 7.10s
Tests 4
2021 Hybrid XLE
The XU80 generation (2021–present) averaged 7.50 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2021 Hybrid XLE at 7.10 seconds. Output was 219 hp across 2.5L I-4 + Elec 0.9-kWh configurations.
XV10 2009–2015
Avg 0–60 7.03s
Fastest 6.50s
Tests 4
2009 Wagon V6
The XV10 generation (2009–2015) averaged 7.03 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2009 Wagon V6 at 6.50 seconds. Output ranged from 182 to 268 hp across 2.7L I-4, 3.5L V6 configurations.
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Toyota Venza 0–60 times by model year

8 tests · 3 years

2021 Toyota Venza

4 verified runs
Avg 0–60 7.50 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.73 sec
Recorded Tests 4
#04
2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid XLE
7.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.40s ¼ mi @ 90.4 mph
0–60 mph
7.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.40 sec
Trap Speed
90.4 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4 + Elec 0.9-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
40 C / 37 H / 35.1 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Hybrid
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#4 of 8
2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid XLE
#05
2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid Limited
7.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.70s ¼ mi @ 87.8 mph
0–60 mph
7.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.70 sec
Trap Speed
87.8 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4 + Elec 0.9-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
40 C / 37 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Hybrid
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#5 of 8
2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid Limited
#06
2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid Limited
7.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.80s ¼ mi @ 89.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.80 sec
Trap Speed
89.0 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4 + Elec 0.9-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
40 C / 37 H / 36 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Hybrid
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#6 of 8
2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid Limited
#07
2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid Limited
7.80sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.00s ¼ mi @ 87.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.00 sec
Trap Speed
87.0 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4 + Elec 0.9-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
40 C / 37 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Hybrid
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#7 of 8
2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid Limited

2014 Toyota Venza

1 verified run
Avg 0–60 6.70 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.10 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#03
2014 Toyota Venza Limited V6
6.70sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.10s ¼ mi @ 91.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.10 sec
Trap Speed
91.0 mph
Engine
3.5L V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
18 C / 25 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#3 of 8
2014 Toyota Venza Limited V6

2009 Toyota Venza

3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 7.13 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.57 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#01
2009 Toyota Venza Wagon V6
6.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.90s ¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.90 sec
Trap Speed
94.0 mph
Engine
3.5L V6
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
19 C / 26 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Wagon
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 8
2009 Toyota Venza Wagon V6
#02
2009 Toyota Venza Wagon V6
6.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.00s ¼ mi @ 93.7 mph
0–60 mph
6.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.00 sec
Trap Speed
93.7 mph
Engine
3.5L V6
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
19 C / 26 H / 19.8 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Wagon
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#2 of 8
2009 Toyota Venza Wagon V6
#08
2009 Toyota Venza Wagon
8.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.80s ¼ mi @ 84.0 mph
0–60 mph
8.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.80 sec
Trap Speed
84.0 mph
Engine
2.7L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
21 C / 29 H / 26 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Wagon
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#8 of 8
2009 Toyota Venza Wagon

How we verify Toyota Venza performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Toyota Venza trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Toyota Venza 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Toyota Venza performance FAQs

10 questions
The 2021 Toyota Venza runs 0-60 in 7.1 to 7.8 seconds across verified tests. The quickest 2021 result is the Hybrid XLE at 7.1 seconds, while the Hybrid Limited has recorded 7.5, 7.6, and 7.8 seconds. All 2021 Venza tests on record are AWD hybrids with 219 hp.
The fastest Toyota Venza on record is the 2009 Wagon V6, which reaches 60 mph in 6.5 seconds. It also owns the quickest quarter-mile result for the model at 14.9 seconds with a 94 mph trap speed. That makes the early V6 Venza the outright performance leader among all tested versions.
The fastest stock Toyota Venza is also the overall fastest one tested: the 2009 Wagon V6 at 6.5 seconds from 0-60 mph. There are no modified Venza runs in the records, so the stock and overall leaders are the same. Its 14.9-second quarter-mile at 94 mph is the best quarter-mile result as well.
The XU80 Toyota Venza, which starts with the 2021 model year, averages 7.5 seconds from 0-60 mph across 4 tests. Its quickest recorded run is 7.1 seconds by the 2021 Hybrid XLE. All tested XU80 examples use a 219-hp hybrid powertrain, making this generation consistently mid-7-second to 60 mph.
The XV10 Toyota Venza averages 7.03 seconds from 0-60 mph across 4 tests, making it the quicker generation overall. The fastest XV10 is the 2009 Wagon V6 at 6.5 seconds. Power outputs for this generation range from 182 to 268 hp, and all recorded examples use naturally aspirated gasoline engines.
The fastest XU80 Venza trim on record is the 2021 Hybrid XLE, which posts a 7.1-second 0-60 time. That beats the tested Hybrid Limited results, which range from 7.5 to 7.8 seconds. Within the current generation, the Hybrid XLE is the quickest verified setup to 60 mph.
The 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid XLE is quicker to 60 mph than the tested Hybrid Limited models. The Hybrid XLE has recorded 7.1 seconds, while the Hybrid Limited has run 7.5, 7.6, and 7.8 seconds. On record, that gives the XLE a 0.4- to 0.7-second advantage in 0-60 acceleration.
The 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid Limited reaches 60 mph in 7.5 to 7.8 seconds across 3 verified tests. Its best run is 7.5 seconds, with additional results of 7.6 and 7.8 seconds. Quarter-mile times for the same trim range from 15.7 to 16.0 seconds, with trap speeds from 87.0 to 89.0 mph.
The 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid XLE has a recorded 0-60 time of 7.1 seconds. That makes it the quickest tested version of the current-generation Venza. In the quarter-mile, it has run 15.4 seconds at 90.4 mph, which is also quicker than the recorded Hybrid Limited results from the same model year.
Across all 8 Toyota Venza tests, the average quarter-mile result is 15.59 seconds at 89.6 mph. The fastest quarter-mile on record belongs to the 2009 Wagon V6 at 14.9 seconds and 94 mph. For the 2021 hybrid models, quarter-mile times range from 15.4 to 16.0 seconds with 87.0 to 90.4 mph traps.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Toyota Venza can do, not a single marketing claim.

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