| Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
| Model | Toyota FJ Cruiser | GMC Terrain | |
| Engine | 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 239 hp@5200 278 lb-ft@3700 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6950 222 lb-ft@5100 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 112.5 in | -6.6 in |
| Length | 183.9 in | 185.3 in | -1.4 in |
| Width | 74.6 in | 72.8 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 70.9 in | 66.3 in | 4.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4050 lb. | 4188 lb. | -138 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 18.8 gal. | 0.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 39.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 55.7 in | 2.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 55.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.3 in | 39.2 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 55.3 in | -1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 51.3 in | -0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 31.3 in | 39.9 in | -8.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -7.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.9 ft3 | 31.6 ft3 | -3.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.8 ft3 | 63.9 ft3 | 2.9 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 |
| 2010 GMC Terrain Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of leg room for all in the back seat. Very spacious. see full GMC Terrain review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The cloth power seat are very comfortable. see full GMC Terrain review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full GMC Terrain review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
great, lots of room for a 6ft.3in teenager see full GMC Terrain review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of rear seat lag room with seat fully slide back. see full GMC Terrain review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Comfortable vehicle for driver and front seat passenger see full GMC Terrain review |