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2012 Toyota Highlander and 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
| Model | Toyota Highlander | Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 239 hp@5200 278 lb-ft@3700 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 105.9 in | 3.9 in |
| Length | 188.4 in | 183.9 in | 4.5 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 74.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 70.9 in | -2.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4266 lb. | 4290 lb. | -24 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 0.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.3 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.7 in | 58.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 55.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.2 in | 41.9 in | 1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 40.3 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.5 in | 53.9 in | 5.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 51.0 in | 5.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 31.3 in | 7 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.3 in | 0.0 in | 42.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in | 0.0 in | 29.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 37.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 | -17.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 27.9 | 14.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 66.8 ft3 | 28.6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Highlander
| 2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
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 |
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