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Toyota FJ Cruiser (2009) vs. Toyota Matrix (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser and 2012 Toyota Matrix specs.

2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser and 2012 Toyota Matrix Specifications

Model Year 2009 2012  
Model Toyota FJ Cruiser Toyota Matrix  
Engine 4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
239 hp@5200
278 lb-ft@3700
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6000
162 lb-ft@4000
 
Transmission 5-speed automatic 4-speed automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 105.9 in 102.4 in 3.5 in
Length 183.9 in 171.9 in 12 in
Width 74.6 in 69.5 in 5.1 in
Height 70.9 in 61.4 in 9.5 in
Curb Weight 4050 lb. 3360 lb. 690 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.0 gal. 13.2 gal. 5.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.3 in 40.5 in 0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.4 in 53.3 in 5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.4 in 52.3 in 3.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 41.6 in 0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.3 in 39.3 in 1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.9 in 52.6 in 1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.0 in 43.7 in 7.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 31.3 in 36.2 in -4.9 in
Total Legroom 73.2 in (over 2 rows) 77.8 in (over 2 rows) -4.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 27.9 ft3 19.8 ft3 8.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 66.8 ft3 61.5 ft3 5.3 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 2012 Toyota Matrix

2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review
2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review
2011 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix review
 
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