Honda CR-V vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser Review

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the Toyota packs quite a wallop and will knock the Honda CR-V down a few rungs. However, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Honda CR-V is definitely sprier than the Toyota FJ Cruiser, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, remember that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Honda CR-V's engine is tremendously smaller than the Toyota FJ Cruiser's. Note that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; on the flip side, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. The Toyota FJ Cruiser packs quite a wallop compared to the Honda when it comes to torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly. The Honda could learn a lesson or two from the Toyota FJ Cruiser as far as torque.

Utility
Neither the Honda CR-V nor the Toyota FJ Cruiser has a marked advantage with respect to seating capacity. The FJ Cruiser is a better choice than the Honda CR-V when it comes to transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of suitcases or large animals. The Toyota FJ Cruiser outpulls the CR-V by a sizeable margin.

Convenience
The Toyota FJ Cruiser's fuel tank will need to be replenished somewhat more often than the unit in the CR-V.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the FJ Cruiser offers a bit more head room than the Honda, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The Honda CR-V provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Toyota does.

Dimensions
The Toyota FJ Cruiser is considerably heavier than the Honda. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Toyota FJ Cruiser than the CR-V because of its larger tank. The Honda CR-V and the Toyota FJ Cruiser compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Honda CR-V to the dealership as the Toyota FJ Cruiser. The Toyota FJ Cruiser pales in comparison to the Honda CR-V as far as gas mileage. The Honda CR-V isn't much less costly than the FJ Cruiser with respect to MSRP. The Toyota FJ Cruiser will cost you a bundle in gas every year compared to the CR-V. The Honda CR-V will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Toyota FJ Cruiser.

Warranty
The Toyota FJ Cruiser and the Honda have the same basic after-sale protection.