Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Toyota FJ Cruiser | Ford Flex | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 117.9 in | -12 in |
Length | 183.9 in | 202.3 in | -18.4 in |
Width | 74.6 in | 75.9 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 70.9 in | 67.6 in | 3.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4050 lb. | 4471 lb. | -421 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.8 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 58.4 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 55.4 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 40.8 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.3 in | 40.5 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 57.1 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 55.0 in | -4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.3 in | 44.3 in | -13 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.7 in | -38.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.1 in | -41.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.4 in | -33.4 in |
Total Legroom | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | -45.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.9 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.9 | 45.0 ft3 | -17.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.8 ft3 | 86.7 ft3 | -19.9 ft3 |
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 |
2011 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seating throughout the vehicle is extremely roomy. Adults can fit comfortably in both the second and third row seats. The driver and passenger seats are also extremely comfortable. see full Ford Flex review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
everything see full Ford Flex review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable and easy to adjust front seats with good materials, good controls, and sufficient room to stretch out your legs. see full Ford Flex review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Tons of rear leg room. Can accommodate basketball players see full Ford Flex review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Plenty of room in the first and second rows. The third row will fit an adult, but is better for the kids. see full Ford Flex review |
2011 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Took awhile to think of something that could be improved but a bit larger area in the front drivers footwell would be appreciated. That's about it. see full Ford Flex review |