Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Jeep Patriot Review

Utility
The Toyota FJ Cruiser and the Patriot can accommodate the same number of passengers. The Toyota FJ Cruiser is likely a better choice than the Jeep Patriot when it comes to transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of equipment or large dogs. Towing is substantially more the Toyota FJ Cruiser's forte than it is the Jeep's.

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the Toyota FJ Cruiser packs quite a punch and will knock the Patriot down a few rungs. However, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The Toyota FJ Cruiser is considerably heavier than the Jeep. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Toyota FJ Cruiser than the Jeep Patriot because of its bigger tank. The Jeep and the Toyota FJ Cruiser compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You'll quite certainly take the Toyota FJ Cruiser for a fill-up roughly as often as the Jeep Patriot.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Patriot is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the FJ Cruiser. The Toyota FJ Cruiser pales in comparison to the Jeep Patriot with respect to gas mileage. Producing an accurate fuel economy evaluation is so tough that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Jeep Patriot is the winner as far as gas mileage. When it comes to MSRP, the FJ Cruiser costs about as much as the Jeep Patriot (though the Jeep Patriot is slightly cheaper). The Toyota FJ Cruiser will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the Jeep Patriot. The Jeep Patriot will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Toyota FJ Cruiser.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Patriot is most certainly more maneuverable than the Toyota FJ Cruiser, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, remember that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Jeep Patriot's engine is tremendously smaller than the FJ Cruiser's. Remember that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the other hand, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. The Jeep Patriot could learn a lesson or two from the FJ Cruiser with respect to pickup. The Toyota packs quite a wallop compared to the Patriot in terms of torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Toyota offers a bit more head room than the Jeep Patriot, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Patriot make it considerably more spacious for your passengers than the Toyota.

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