2011 Nissan Pathfinder vs 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser

2011 Nissan Pathfinder

2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser

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2WD 4-Door V6 LE

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Pathfinder 2WD 4-Door V6 LE	15	22	$35,304	$38,120
Pathfinder 2WD 4-Door V6 S	15	22	$26,771	$28,570
Pathfinder 2WD 4-Door V6 SV	15	22	$29,570	$31,920
Pathfinder 2WD 4-Door V6 Silver	15	22	$33,260	$35,910
Pathfinder 4WD 4-Door V6 LE	14	20	$37,338	$40,320
Pathfinder 4WD 4-Door V6 S	14	20	$28,641	$30,570
Pathfinder 4WD 4-Door V6 SV	14	20	$31,420	$33,920
Pathfinder 4WD 4-Door V6 Silver	14	20	$35,110	$37,910
Pathfinder 4WD 4-Door V8 LE	13	18	$40,048	$43,250

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4WD 4-Door Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
FJ Cruiser 4WD 4-Door Automatic	17	21	$25,464	$27,380
FJ Cruiser 4WD 4-Door Manual	15	20	$25,082	$26,970
FJ Cruiser RWD 4-Door Automatic	17	22	$23,985	$25,790

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$35,304

$25,464

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$38,120

$27,380

Monthly Payment Estimate

$635 / month

$456 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.4

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7.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is a workhorse SUV that also offers decent comfort and an impressive feature set.

The 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser stands above most SUVs—even off-road-capable ones—in both style and trail toughness; but city slickers should look elsewhere.

TCC Likes

Real off-road toughness
Towing/hauling ability
Responsive base V-6 engine

Retro-contemporary exterior
Simple, stylish interior
Uncompromised off-road ability

TCC Dislikes

Stiff, choppy ride
Surprisingly pricey
Seats feel skimpy

Horrible outward visibility
Not very maneuverable
Noisy highway cruising

Fuel Economy

City

15 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

22 mpg

21 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

2WD Sport Utility

Sport Utility Vehicle

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

41.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

100.6

- TBD -

Second Hip Room (in)

57.6

51.0

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.3

58.4

Third Leg Room (in)

28.1

Second Head Room (in)

38.9

40.3

Passenger Capacity

Third Hip Room (in)

44.0

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.4

53.9

Front Leg Room (in)

42.4

41.9

Third Head Room (in)

36.7

Front Hip Room (in)

55.5

55.4

Third Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

Second Leg Room (in)

34.2

31.3

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

30.0

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.8

63.2

Wheelbase (in)

112.2

105.9

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.8

75.0

Track Width, Front (in)

61.8

63.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.6

9.6

Length, Overall (in)

192.3

183.9

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

72.2

72.0

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

48.9

27.9

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

44.4

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

34.8

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

73.9

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

79.2

66.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

17.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

16.5

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.7 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)

12.1 x 0.7

12.3 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Power

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.1

19.0

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

17.0

15.7

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.2

40.7

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.5

2.7

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Front Tire Size

P265/60R18

P265/70R17

Spare Tire Size

P265/60R18

P265/70R17

Front Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Spare Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Rear Tire Size

P265/60R18

P265/70R17

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

600

500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

6000

5000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4676

4295

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.0

17 x 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.0

17 x 7.5

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.0

17 x 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

10.9

10.4

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

- TBD -

Engine

Displacement

4.0L/241

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

266 @ 5600

260 @ 5600

Engine Type

Gas V6

Fuel System

Direct Injection

SFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

288 @ 4000

271 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

1.40

Trans Type

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

1.00

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

4-Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.83

0.72

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.76

3.22

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.35

2.04

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.13

3.73

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/manual mode

Automatic w/OD

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

2.57

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.84

3.52

Summary

Vehicle Name

Nissan Pathfinder

Toyota FJ Cruiser

Body Style

Sport Utility

4 Door

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

w/Stabilizer Bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.30

1.14

Suspension Type - Rear

Double-Wishbone

4-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

w/Stabilizer Bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Double-Wishbone

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

1.00

0.75

Emissions

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

11.0

9.8

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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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