Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota FJ Cruiser | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5600 271 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 111.0 in | -5.1 in |
Length | 183.9 in | 197.2 in | -13.3 in |
Width | 74.6 in | 72.8 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 70.9 in | 58.5 in | 12.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4050 lb. | 3490 lb. | 560 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 38.8 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 59.4 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 55.8 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.3 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.3 in | 37.5 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 58.2 in | -4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 56.2 in | -5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.3 in | 40.9 in | -9.6 in |
Total Legroom | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.9 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.8 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 52.4 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2006 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
very comfortable see full Toyota Avalon review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My kids loved the roominess of the back seat which made easier transition from the former minivan. see full Toyota Avalon review |