Model Year | 2008 | 2020 | |
Model | Toyota FJ Cruiser | Kia Forte | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 106.3 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 183.9 in | 182.7 in | 1.2 in |
Width | 74.6 in | 70.9 in | 3.7 in |
Height | 70.9 in | 56.5 in | 14.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4050 lb. | 2707 lb. | 1343 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 38.8 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 56.1 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 53.0 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.2 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.3 in | 37.5 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 55.3 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 51.1 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.3 in | 35.7 in | -4.4 in |
Total Legroom | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | -4.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.9 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.8 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 51.5 ft3 |
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Difficulty entering/exiting rear passenger area see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It is uncomfortable, small, and awkardly designed. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Back seat is not built to have adults riding there. May be ok for children but is difficult to put a child seat in the rear as well. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range |
Cramped rear seating - putting 3 people back there would be really pushing it. The only bonus is that the rear seats fold down flat (I love that). see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Rear suicide doors are cool - unless you have to use them. Easier than no door, but hard to access for adults or kid seats. Really a 2 person back seat, 3 is not good. Rear seat visibility is poor, front view blocked and side posts take out side view. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
too small see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2020 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2019 | I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review |
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