Toyota 4Runner vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota 4Runner and Toyota FJ Cruiser contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Toyota 4Runner and the Toyota FJ Cruiser.
When we compare the Toyota 4Runner's and the Toyota FJ Cruiser's specifications and ratings, the Toyota 4Runner has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota 4Runner's and the Toyota FJ Cruiser's specifications and ratings, the Toyota 4Runner is a better car than the Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Pricing: A used 2014 Toyota 4Runner ranges from $16,990 to $28,740 while a used 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser is priced between $21,055 to $39,996.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota 4Runner’s base engine makes 270 horsepower, and the Toyota FJ Cruiser base engine makes 260 horsepower. The 4Runner is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 506 miles. The FJ Cruiser is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 380 miles. This gives the Toyota 4Runner the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Toyota FJ Cruiser. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings: The Toyota 4Runner has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
32820
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
28488
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
19995 - 34485
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
27680
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
23328
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
20150 - 27680
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
22904
Price Range:
16990 - 28740
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
14412
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
9446 - 22904
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
164
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
144433
# Good or Great Deals:
55
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
30631
Price Range:
21055 - 39996
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
12991
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
9216 - 30631
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
61
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
108891
# Good or Great Deals:
19
Toyota 4Runner Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.698339 / 10
Reliability:
9.4 / 10
Retained Value:
8.695017 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Toyota FJ Cruiser Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota 4Runner
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.0
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.3 - 3.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.921
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota FJ Cruiser
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
0.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
0.1 - 4.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.953
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.900104174749825
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
5.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.4 - 16.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.870424038696407
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
3.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 16.6
Toyota 4Runner Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 32Ranking
1 out of / 32Ranking
3 out of / 28Ranking
4 out of / 32Ranking
7 out of / 32Ranking
7 out of / 32Ranking
8 out of / 32Ranking
21 out of / 32Ranking
23 out of / 32Ranking
24 out of / 28Ranking
26 out of / 32Ranking
27 out of / 32Ranking
28 out of / 32Ranking
31 out of / 32Toyota FJ Cruiser Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Toyota 4Runner Trim Levels
Limited, SR5, SR5 Premium, Trail, Trail Premium
Toyota FJ Cruiser Trim Levels
Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years / 25000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years / 25000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
270 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
278 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
4700 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
260 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
271 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5000 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4, AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 22 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
391 / 506 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 20 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
304 / 380 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Available
Power outlet:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Cargo Space:
47.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
89.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
144.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
31.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.9 inches
Cargo Space:
27.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
66.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4400 lbs
Width:
75.8 inches
Height:
71.5 inches
Length:
190.2 inches
Wheelbase:
109.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4079 lbs
Width:
75 inches
Height:
71.3 inches
Length:
183.9 inches
Wheelbase:
105.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P265/70R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Nautical Blue Metallic
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Red
Barcelona Red Metallic
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Super White
Beige
Not available
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Not available
Gray
Cement Gray
Red
Magma
Silver
Not available
White
Iceberg
Beige
Quicksand
Green
Army Green
Interior Colors
Beige
Sand Beige
Black
Graphite
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Dark Charcoal
