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Toyota FJ Cruiser (2009) vs. Toyota Matrix (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser and 2008 Toyota Matrix specs.

2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser and 2008 Toyota Matrix Specifications

Model Year 2009 2008  
Model Toyota FJ Cruiser Toyota Matrix  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 105.9 in 102.4 in 3.5 in
Length 183.9 in 171.3 in 12.6 in
Width 74.6 in 69.9 in 4.7 in
Height 70.9 in 61.6 in 9.3 in
Curb Weight 4050 lb. 2679 lb. 1371 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.0 gal. 13.2 gal. 5.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.3 in 40.6 in 0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.4 in 53.2 in 5.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.4 in 51.7 in 3.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 41.8 in 0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.3 in 39.8 in 0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.9 in 52.6 in 1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.0 in 47.8 in 3.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 31.3 in 36.3 in -5 in
Total Legroom 73.2 in (over 2 rows) 78.1 in (over 2 rows) -4.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 27.9 ft3 21.8 ft3 6.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 66.8 ft3 53.2 ft3 13.6 ft3

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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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2008 Toyota Matrix

2008 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
a lot of place, even for tall people. see full Toyota Matrix review
2008 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
very uncomfortable and not ergonomic at all. especially with child sits. see full Toyota Matrix review
2007 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Were flat and didnt grip you well see full Toyota Matrix review
 
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