Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Lexus GS | Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 105.9 in | 6.3 in |
Length | 190.0 in | 183.9 in | 6.1 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 74.6 in | -2.9 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 70.9 in | -14.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3704 lb. | 4050 lb. | -346 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 41.3 in | -3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 58.4 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 55.4 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 41.9 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 40.3 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 53.9 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 51.0 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 31.3 in | 5.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 6.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.7 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 | -15.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.7 ft3 | 66.8 ft3 | -54.1 ft3 |
2007 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very good front seats with excellent back and head/neck spport for those of us who are spinally challengged. see full Lexus GS review |
2007 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
comfortable but tight see full Lexus GS review |
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 |