Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Jeep Liberty Review

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Jeep is most certainly more agile than the Toyota, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, bear in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Jeep Liberty and the Toyota FJ Cruiser have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Toyota FJ Cruiser. The Liberty could learn a lesson or two from the Toyota FJ Cruiser regarding pickup.

Utility
The Jeep and the Toyota can accommodate the same number of passengers. The Toyota FJ Cruiser is a better choice than the Jeep Liberty regarding transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of loot or large animals. Towing is significantly more the Toyota FJ Cruiser's forte than it is the Jeep Liberty's.

Convenience
You most definitely won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Toyota FJ Cruiser than with the Jeep Liberty, because both offer comparable ranges.

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

Dimensions
The Toyota FJ Cruiser is considerably heavier than the Jeep Liberty. The FJ Cruiser's tank is approximately the same size as the Jeep Liberty's, though the Jeep Liberty's is a bit larger. The Jeep 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 Liberty to the dealership as the Toyota FJ Cruiser. Regarding gas mileage, the Jeep Liberty and the Toyota FJ Cruiser don't differ much. The Jeep isn't much pricier than the Toyota as far as MSRP.

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