2009 Dodge Sprinter vs. 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Sprinter and 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser (239 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 585 kg more than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Because 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Dodge Sprinter (380 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (377 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser. 2009 Dodge Sprinter has automatic transmission and 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser has manual transmission. 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Sprinter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Sprinter | 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Sprinter | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2985 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5910 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2450 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 72 L |
