Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota FJ Cruiser | Kia Rondo | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 106.3 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 183.9 in | 179.0 in | 4.9 in |
Width | 74.6 in | 71.7 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 70.9 in | 67.7 in | 3.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4050 lb. | 3333 lb. | 717 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.6 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 0.0 in | 58.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 54.6 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.3 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.3 in | 41.6 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 53.9 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.3 in | 38.2 in | -6.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.1 in | -35.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.3 in | -40.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 110.8 in (over 3 rows) | -37.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.9 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 21.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.9 | 31.7 ft3 | -3.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.8 ft3 | 74.0 ft3 | -7.2 ft3 |
2007 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 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 RWD |
Difficulty entering/exiting rear passenger area see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2009 Kia Rondo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tall large people can sit in the second row with more comfort as they can in the front seats of our Honda Civic or Sebring convertible. Third row is not bad for short trips for adults and children would be good for longer trips. see full Kia Rondo review |