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Scion tC (2008) vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Scion tC and 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser specs.

2008 Scion tC and 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser Specifications

Model Year 2008 2009  
Model Scion tC Toyota FJ Cruiser  
Engine 2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
161 hp@6000
162 lb-ft@4000
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
239 hp@5200
278 lb-ft@3700
 
Transmission 4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 2dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 105.9 in 0.4 in
Length 174.0 in 183.9 in -9.9 in
Width 69.1 in 74.6 in -5.5 in
Height 55.7 in 70.9 in -15.2 in
Curb Weight 2970 lb. 4050 lb. -1080 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 19.0 gal. -4.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.6 in 41.3 in -3.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.3 in 58.4 in -4.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.2 in 55.4 in -2.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.6 in 41.9 in -0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.6 in 40.3 in -3.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 50.0 in 53.9 in -3.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 47.3 in 51.0 in -3.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.6 in 31.3 in 2.3 in
Total Legroom 75.2 in (over 2 rows) 73.2 in (over 2 rows) 2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 12.8 ft3 27.9 ft3 -15.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 35.4 ft3 66.8 ft3 -31.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Scion tC

2008 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Actual adults can sit in it comfortably see full Scion tC review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser

2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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