2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander

To start off, both 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser and 2013 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Highlander (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (256 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser weights approximately 3 kg more than 2013 Toyota Highlander.

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, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Highlander. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Highlander.

Compare all specifications:

2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2013 Toyota Highlander
Make Toyota Toyota
Model FJ Cruiser Highlander
Year Released 2013 2013
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4000 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 256 HP 266 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 367 Nm 336 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4700 RPM
Engine Bore Size 94 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95 mm 83 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD AWD
Transmission Type 5-speed automatic 5-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1963 kg 1960 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 4785 mm
Vehicle Width 1905 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1830 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2790 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.4 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14 L/100km 12.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 73 L


 

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