2008 Jeep Liberty vs 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser

2008 Jeep Liberty

2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser

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4WD 4-Door Limited

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Liberty 4WD 4-Door Limited	15	21	$24,852	$26,640
Liberty 4WD 4-Door Sport	16	22	$21,267	$22,700
Liberty RWD 4-Door Limited	16	22	$23,372	$25,030
Liberty RWD 4-Door Sport	16	22	$19,787	$21,090

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4WD 4-Door Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
FJ Cruiser 4WD 4-Door Automatic	16	20	$22,416	$24,635
FJ Cruiser 4WD 4-Door Manual	15	18	$22,044	$24,225
FJ Cruiser RWD 4-Door Automatic	16	20	$20,969	$23,045

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,852

$22,416

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$26,640

$24,635

Monthly Payment Estimate

$444 / month

$411 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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7.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Much less of a cute-ute than it used to be, the 2008 Jeep Liberty defines SUV-lites by not being one.

Retro-coolness, off-roading, and practicality don’t come together as well in any other vehicle as they do in the 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser.

TCC Likes

Great off-road capabilities
Enormous Sky Slider roof
More interior room

Retro-stylish inside and out
Appealingly simple interior design
Very impressive off-road ability

TCC Dislikes

Lackadaisical acceleration
Trucklike ride and handing
Quality of interior bits

Road and wind noise on the highway
Passing power is just adequate
Tight backseat with difficult access

Fuel Economy

City

15 mpg

16 mpg

Highway

21 mpg

20 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

52.7

55.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

104.8

- TBD -

Second Leg Room (in)

38.8

31.3

Front Head Room (in)

40.4

41.3

Second Hip Room (in)

48.4

51.0

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.8

58.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

40.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.6

53.9

Front Leg Room (in)

40.8

41.9

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.0

63.6

Wheelbase (in)

106.1

105.9

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

35.3

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.4

74.6

Track Width, Front (in)

61.0

63.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

9.4

9.6

Length, Overall (in)

176.9

183.9

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

44.2

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

70.1

72.0

Liftover Height (in)

33.3

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

31.5

27.9

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

64.2

66.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

41.7

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9 x 1.1

12.6 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

4-wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4 x 0.5

12.3 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.5

19.0

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.4

3.0

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

17.36

17.1

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.5

41.8

Steering Type

Pwr rack & pinion

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

TBB

Rear Tire Size

P235/65R17

P265/70R17

Rear Tire Order Code

TUP

Front Tire Size

P235/65R17

P265/70R17

Spare Tire Size

P235/65R17

P265/70R17

Front Tire Order Code

TUP

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4163

4295

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.0

17 x 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.0

17 x 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

14.0

10.4

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

- TBD -

Engine

Displacement

3.7L/226

4.0L/241

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

210 @ 5200

239 @ 5200

Engine Type

Gas V6

Fuel System

SMPI

SFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

235 @ 4000

278 @ 3700

Engine Order Code

EKG

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Type

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

1.00

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Trans Description Cont. Again

Drivetrain

4-Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.21

3.22

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.57

2.04

Trans Order Code

DGV

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.73

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

2.72

2.57

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

3.52

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.40

Summary

Vehicle Name

Jeep Liberty

Toyota FJ Cruiser

Body Style

4 Door

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

A-Arms

Double-Wishbone

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

0.67

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/stabilizer bar

w/Stabilizer Bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

1.14

Suspension Type - Rear

Live Axle

4-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/stabilizer bar

w/Stabilizer Bar

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