| Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
| Model | Honda Element | Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 105.9 in | -4.5 in |
| Length | 169.9 in | 183.9 in | -14 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 74.6 in | -3 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 70.9 in | -0.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3433 lb. | 4050 lb. | -617 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 41.3 in | 2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 58.4 in | -1.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 55.4 in | -0.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 41.9 in | -0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 40.3 in | -2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 53.9 in | -1.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.6 in | 51.0 in | -3.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 31.3 in | 7.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 6.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 25.1 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 | -2.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.6 ft3 | 66.8 ft3 | 7.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Honda Element.
| 2010 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 |