2013 Jeep Wrangler vs 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser

2013 Jeep Wrangler

2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser

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4WD 2-Door Freedom Edition

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Wrangler 4WD 2-Door Freedom Edition	17	21	$21,715	$22,295
Wrangler 4WD 2-Door Moab	17	21	$26,274	$27,795
Wrangler 4WD 2-Door Rubicon	17	21	$28,913	$30,695
Wrangler 4WD 2-Door Rubicon 10th Anniversary	17	21	$28,913	$30,695
Wrangler 4WD 2-Door Sahara	17	21	$26,456	$27,995
Wrangler 4WD 2-Door Sport	17	21	$21,808	$22,395
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4-Door Freedom Edition	16	21	$25,070	$25,795
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4-Door Moab	16	21	$29,559	$31,295
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4-Door Rubicon	16	21	$32,289	$34,295
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4-Door Rubicon 10th Anniversary	16	21	$32,289	$34,295
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4-Door Sahara	16	21	$29,741	$31,495
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4-Door Sport	16	21	$25,256	$25,995
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4-Door Sport RHD	16	20	$29,255	$30,295

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4WD 4-Door Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
FJ Cruiser 4WD 4-Door Automatic	17	20	$26,616	$28,620
FJ Cruiser 4WD 4-Door Manual	15	18	$26,235	$28,210
FJ Cruiser RWD 4-Door Automatic	16	20	$25,138	$27,030

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$21,715

$26,616

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$22,295

$28,620

Monthly Payment Estimate

$372 / month

$477 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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7.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2013 Jeep Wrangler is just as ready for adventuring as it looks--and surprisingly tolerable for the commute.

The Toyota FJ Cruiser is the real deal, pairing authentic trail toughness with modern conveniences; but families and commuters attracted mainly to its brawny, very stylish look should think twice.

TCC Likes

Off road, it's the king
Real truck toughness
Nothing else like it

Rugged retro design
Back-to-basics interior
No-compromises trail ability

TCC Dislikes

On-road handling
Bouncy, jittery ride
Prices can be steep

Lack of maneuverability
Difficult backseat access
Interior noise

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

Highway

21 mpg

20 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD

Sport Utility Vehicle

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

40.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

61.6

53.9

Front Leg Room (in)

41.0

41.9

Front Hip Room (in)

55.6

55.4

Second Leg Room (in)

35.6

31.3

Front Head Room (in)

41.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

88.4

- TBD -

Second Hip Room (in)

44.7

51.0

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.8

58.4

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

10.1

9.6

Length, Overall (in)

152.8

183.9

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

58.7

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

70.9

72.0

Liftover Height (in)

27.8

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.9

63.2

Wheelbase (in)

95.4

105.9

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

37.1

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.7

75.0

Track Width, Front (in)

61.9

63.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

55.0

66.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

44.7

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

12.8

27.9

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

37.1

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9 x 1.1

12.3 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

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 )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.6

19.0

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.7

15.7

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.9

40.7

Steering Type

Pwr

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.5

2.7

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Front Tire Size

P255/75R17

P265/70R17

Spare Tire Size

P255/75R17

P265/70R17

Front Tire Order Code

TUF

Spare Tire Order Code

TBB

Rear Tire Size

P255/75R17

P265/70R17

Rear Tire Order Code

TUF

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

300

750

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

5000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3760

4295

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

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

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

285 @ 6400

260 @ 5600

Engine Type

Gas V6

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

260 @ 4800

271 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

ERB

Displacement

3.6L/231

4.0L/241

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

1.00

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

4-Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.72

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.06

3.22

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.61

2.04

Trans Order Code

DEH

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.21

3.73

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.25

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Automatic

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

2.72

2.57

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.797

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.46

3.52

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.72

1.40

Trans Type

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility Vehicle

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Jeep Wrangler

Toyota FJ Cruiser

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

1.14

Suspension Type - Rear

Live Axle

4-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

N/A

Suspension Type - Front

Live Axle

Double-Wishbone

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

0.75

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

N/A

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

10.2

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

1 (2012)

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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