Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Toyota FJ Cruiser | Toyota Matrix | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 239 hp@5200 278 lb-ft@3700 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 102.4 in | 3.5 in |
Length | 183.9 in | 171.9 in | 12 in |
Width | 74.6 in | 69.5 in | 5.1 in |
Height | 70.9 in | 61.4 in | 9.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4050 lb. | 3360 lb. | 690 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.5 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 53.3 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 52.3 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.6 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.3 in | 39.3 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 52.6 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 43.7 in | 7.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.3 in | 36.2 in | -4.9 in |
Total Legroom | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | -4.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.9 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | 8.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.8 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 |
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Difficulty entering/exiting rear passenger area see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It is uncomfortable, small, and awkardly designed. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Back seat is not built to have adults riding there. May be ok for children but is difficult to put a child seat in the rear as well. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range |
Cramped rear seating - putting 3 people back there would be really pushing it. The only bonus is that the rear seats fold down flat (I love that). see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Rear suicide doors are cool - unless you have to use them. Easier than no door, but hard to access for adults or kid seats. Really a 2 person back seat, 3 is not good. Rear seat visibility is poor, front view blocked and side posts take out side view. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
too small see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2010 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review |
2010 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix review |