Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Toyota FJ Cruiser | Nissan Xterra | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 239 hp@5200 278 lb-ft@3700 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 261 hp@5600 281 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | 4WD, part-time w/low range | 4WD, part-time w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,671 mm | 4,539 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,895 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,801 mm | 1,902 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,948 kg | 1,975 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 80 L | -8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,013 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,024 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,295 mm | 1,171 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 795 mm | 874 mm | -79 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,859 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,951 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 790 L | 997 L | -207 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,892 L | 1,860 L | 0 L |
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 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 261-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Roomy rear seat with easy access. see full Nissan Xterra review |