Toyota FJ Cruiser (2009) vs. Kia Sorento (2012) Specs

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2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser and 2012 Kia Sorento Specifications

Model Year	2009	2012
Model	Toyota FJ Cruiser	Kia Sorento
Engine	4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 239 hp@5200 278 lb-ft@3700	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	5-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.9 in	106.3 in	-0.4 in
Length	183.9 in	183.9 in	0 in
Width	74.6 in	74.2 in	0.4 in
Height	70.9 in	67.3 in	3.6 in
Curb Weight	4050 lb.	3935 lb.	115 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.0 gal.	19.8 gal.	-0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.3 in	39.2 in	2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.4 in	59.3 in	-0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.4 in	56.3 in	-0.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	41.3 in	0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.3 in	39.2 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.9 in	58.7 in	-4.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.0 in	55.9 in	-4.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.3 in	37.6 in	-6.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	36.7 in	-36.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	53.8 in	-53.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	44.4 in	-44.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	31.3 in	-31.3 in
Total Legroom	73.2 in (over 2 rows)	110.2 in (over 3 rows)	-37 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.9 ft³	9.1 ft³	18.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	27.9	37.0 ft³	-9.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.8 ft³	72.5 ft³	-5.7 ft³

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Sorento

2012 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Very comfortable seats up front with tons of leg room. see full Kia Sorento review
2012	4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The Kia Sorento had very good seating positions in the front for a very tall person, I'm almost 6'5" and was able to fit with the sunroof / panaramic roof. You get a feeling of control and confidence. You do loose about 1" or so with the see full Kia Sorento review
2011	4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The third seat was a major factor in our decision process. see full Kia Sorento review
2011	4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Need 7 passenger seating and the Sorento has delivered. Used 3rd row quite a few times with children AND adults. No complaints, although 3rd ride was usually no more than one hour. see full Kia Sorento review
2011	4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Good size second row seat. Plenty of room for adults and can fit three child car seats. see full Kia Sorento review

2012 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Needs an adjustable second row and a little more cargo room when the third row seat is up. see full Kia Sorento review
2011	4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	3rd row is tiny, and you are forced to get it, if you want the V-6 see full Kia Sorento review

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