Toyota FJ Vs Silverado 1500 (2010, Japanese, SUV, fuel)

[ming Ave]

Which one consuems more fuel?

I travel every weekend so how much will it cost monthly?



Thanx,

[hoffdano]

Really. Can't you look up the EPA ratings and get your calculator out to do the math?

How can someone here do that for you when you don't even say how many miles you drive nor how much you typically pay for gas?

I think the answer will be it depends on those things plus the engine choice and configuration of the Silverado.

[JTraik]

FJ looks like a little piggy... Toyota FJ Cruiser Real World MPG - CarSpace Automotive Forums

Silverado seems significantly better... Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Real World MPG Numbers - CarSpace Automotive Forums

[GTOlover]

the FJ is a SUV and the silverado is full sized truck it hard to compare just based on fuel what else are you looking for it to do beside get good MPG



I compared a V6 model non 4x4 of both models
2010 Chevrolet Silverado C15 2WD

city:15mpg
hwy:22mpg
combined:18MPG
2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2WD

city:17mpg
hwy:21MPG
combined:18MPG

[IonRedline08]

I have an FJ, and, as much as I love it, it is a gas hog

[ranger17]

the FJ I had back in WI got 18-19 for an avg ( but keeping it 65/70 on hiway, much higher and it's a huge wall against the wind ). Pulling my boat, dropped to about 15.5 avg. All the while using premium as "required". Then premium hit over 4 bucks a gallon.....

Also, i would doubt one would find a FJ with only 2wd, unless in south they are more common ( though every one i've seen in SC is 4wd also ).
It's a great overall vehicle, but not sure on comparing it to a 2wd pickup though.

[12GO]

The Chevy wins this one hands down. Plus the truck is far more useful.

[68vette]

I have an FJ and when I drive easy on the gas I get 20-21 mpg on the highway. The Silverado hybrid will match those numbers only. I had a GMC which is the same as the Silverado and the mileage was not even close. Also Toyota came out with a notice regarding the type of fuel to be used. The sticker on the fuel door states "premium", but that was due to what Toyota tested the truck with. The FJ like any other car has knock sensor and will run fine on lower octane fuels.

[SoHoVe]

From reading this thread the fuel consumption seems to be similiar.

Have you looked into what the differences in insurance costs might be? If money is a concern that is something to consider prior to making your decision.

While not being the most practical choice, FJ's are FUN as HECK to drive as long as you get the stick.
I ALMOST bought one but went with a 4Runner instead...as much as I love my 4Runner I still wonder how the FJ would have worked out.

[ming Ave]

Thanx all
I thought that since FJ is a TOYOTA and made in Japan, it would be more economic
usually Japanese cars do not take that much gas, I mean compared to the American cars especially GMC and Chevy

sorry I have no experience in cars and some terms used like EPA....

I have a Nissan Altima 2009 but since i'm moving 2 Colorado, I thought of buying FJ but was wondering about gas! am I going 2 be broke by the end of the first week each month? I was excited that Toyota made this car, but now I'm not sure!!