Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. GMC Terrain Review

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the GMC Terrain and the Toyota FJ Cruiser most definitely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Toyota FJ Cruiser's engine is tremendously larger than the GMC Terrain's. Note that more massive engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. The GMC Terrain could learn a lesson or two from the Toyota FJ Cruiser regarding torque. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Toyota is tremendously more powerful than the GMC Terrain.

Utility
The GMC Terrain and the Toyota FJ Cruiser can accommodate the same number of passengers. There's no clear winner between the Toyota FJ Cruiser and the GMC Terrain as far as hauling capacity. Towing is significantly more the Toyota FJ Cruiser's forte than it is the GMC Terrain's.

Convenience
The Toyota FJ Cruiser's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the GMC Terrain.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Toyota FJ Cruiser's front cabin compared to the Terrain. The Terrain offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Toyota FJ Cruiser does.

Dimensions
The Toyota FJ Cruiser is substantially heavier than the GMC. The Toyota FJ Cruiser's tank is approximately the same size as the GMC Terrain's, though the GMC's is a bit larger. The Toyota and the GMC 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 roughly the same to get the GMC to the dealership as the FJ Cruiser. The Toyota will tax your gas budget significantly more than the GMC Terrain will. The GMC Terrain will save you money at the pump compared to the Toyota. The FJ Cruiser isn't much less costly than the GMC Terrain regarding MSRP. The GMC Terrain will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the FJ Cruiser. The FJ Cruiser will cost you a lots_of_money in gas every year compared to the GMC Terrain.

Warranty
The Toyota FJ Cruiser and the Terrain have the same basic warranty.