Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Pontiac Torrent Review

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 Torrent to the dealership as the Toyota FJ Cruiser. When it comes to MSRP, the Toyota FJ Cruiser doesn't cost much less than the Pontiac Torrent.

Utility
There's no clear winner between the Torrent and the Toyota FJ Cruiser when it comes to transporting cargo. Neither the Toyota FJ Cruiser nor the Pontiac Torrent has a marked advantage when it comes to seating capacity. The Toyota FJ Cruiser outpulls the Pontiac Torrent by a big margin.

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

Dimensions
The Toyota FJ Cruiser is substantially more ponderous than the Pontiac Torrent. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the FJ Cruiser than the Pontiac Torrent because of its bigger tank. The Toyota FJ Cruiser rides lower than the Pontiac Torrent, which is a good thing for its center of gravity and ease of access. The FJ Cruiser and the Pontiac compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
The Torrent is likely to feel a bit slow because of its high horsepower-to-weight ratio.

Handling
The Toyota FJ Cruiser has significantly wider tires than the Torrent. Note that bigger tires might improve handling, while smaller tires could improve gas mileage.

Drivetrain
The Toyota FJ Cruiser's engine is substantially more massive than the Torrent's. Keep in mind that bigger engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. The Toyota packs quite a punch compared to the Pontiac when it comes to torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Toyota FJ Cruiser is markedly more powerful than the Pontiac Torrent.

Overview
The Torrent and the Toyota FJ Cruiser have the same basic after-sale protection.