Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota FJ Cruiser | Toyota Avalon | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 111.0 in | -5.1 in |
Length | 183.9 in | 197.6 in | -13.7 in |
Width | 74.6 in | 72.8 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 70.9 in | 58.5 in | 12.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4050 lb. | 3572 lb. | 478 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 38.9 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 59.4 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 55.8 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.3 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.3 in | 37.5 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 58.2 in | -4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 56.2 in | -5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.3 in | 40.9 in | -9.6 in |
Total Legroom | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.9 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.8 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 52.4 ft3 |
2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 259-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range |
Rear seats are cramped. Access is awful, with strange half-doors that require front doors to be open before they can be opened. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Too stiff and too upright with no adjustments see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Adults do not fit well in the back seat comfortably, and the rear access doors, while a cool design, lack functionality(no handle to release the door except on the inside) see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2012 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Compounding the Avalon's lack of suspension compliance, its seats are also firm, yet lacking in lateral support. You very much sit on them rather than in them. On a long drive my rear end reported impinged circulation. The front passenger is even worse off, as the tilt of that seat can be adjusted only in the Limited. Rear seat passengers also complained about overly firm, insufficiently contoured cushions. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2012 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Heated seats are wonderful in winter. Dual zone heater/air conditioner a plus for driver/passenger comfort. Back-up camera is handy for checking what the mirrors don't pick up. Quiet, smooth engine/transmission. Comfortable seats are easily adjustable. Easy access and good leg-room in rear seats. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Heated seats are wonderful in winter. Dual zone heater/air conditioner a plus for driver/passenger comfort. Back-up camera is handy for checking what the mirrors don't pick up. Quiet, smooth engine/transmission. Comfortable seats are easily adjustable. Easy access and good leg-room in rear seats. see full Toyota Avalon review |