Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Toyota RAV4 Review

Utility
The Toyota RAV4 will definitely prove more convenient than the Toyota FJ Cruiser for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. The Toyota FJ Cruiser is a better choice than the Toyota RAV4 when it comes to transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of suitcases or sizeable animals. The Toyota FJ Cruiser outpulls the Toyota RAV4 by a big margin.

Dimensions
The FJ Cruiser is considerably heavier than the Toyota RAV4. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the FJ Cruiser than the RAV4 because of its bigger tank. The Toyota RAV4 and the Toyota FJ Cruiser compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You'll definitely take the Toyota FJ Cruiser for a fill-up approximately as often as the RAV4.

Cost
Producing a precise gas mileage evaluation is so tricky that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Toyota RAV4 is the winner with respect to gas mileage. The RAV4 will save you money at the pump compared to the Toyota FJ Cruiser. Regarding MSRP, the Toyota FJ Cruiser costs almost as much as the Toyota RAV4 (though the Toyota RAV4 is slightly cheaper). The Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the RAV4 is quite certainly more maneuverable than the Toyota FJ Cruiser, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, note that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Toyota RAV4's engine is tremendously smaller than the FJ Cruiser's. Remember that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; however, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. The Toyota RAV4 could learn a lesson or two from the Toyota FJ Cruiser with respect to pickup.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Toyota FJ Cruiser offers a bit more head room than the RAV4, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Toyota RAV4 make it considerably more spacious for your passengers than the Toyota FJ Cruiser.

Warranty
The Toyota FJ Cruiser and the Toyota RAV4 have the same basic warranty.