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Toyota FJ Cruiser (2011) vs. Ford Escape (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser and 2009 Ford Escape specs.

2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser and 2009 Ford Escape Specifications

Model Year 2011 2009  
Model Toyota FJ Cruiser Ford Escape  
Engine 4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
260 hp@5600
271 lb-ft@4400
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
240 hp@6550
223 lb-ft@4300
 
Transmission 5-speed automatic 6-speed automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,690 mm 2,619 mm 0 mm
Length 4,671 mm 4,437 mm 0 mm
Width 1,895 mm 1,806 mm 0 mm
Height 1,801 mm 1,720 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,837 kg 1,601 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 72 L 62 L 10 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,049 mm 1,026 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,483 mm 1,438 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,407 mm 1,354 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,064 mm 1,057 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,024 mm 996 mm -995 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,369 mm 1,420 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,295 mm 1,247 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 795 mm 904 mm -109 mm
Total Legroom 1,859 mm (over 2 rows) 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 790 L 827 L -37 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,892 L 1,877 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser

2011 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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Escape

2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review
2009 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape review
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Enough room for my elderly Dad to sit there comfortably, unlike the back seat of the Subaru Forester which was my original first choice. see full Ford Escape review
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Even with front seat a bit forward to allow for rear seat passenger, plenty of room in the front. see full Ford Escape review
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review
2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
Front seat was really hard. My backside was sore right away. see full Ford Escape review
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD
The leather seats are hard. Has a cheap plastic feel. see full Ford Escape review
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD
The leather seats are the same in the back. Has a hard plastic feel. Suppose to be leather . see full Ford Escape review
 
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