Head-to-head
2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2025 Toyota 4Runner
The Toyota 4Runner wins clearly, 92.9 to 83.6, on safety, space & cargo. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on tech & comfort and performance.
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2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and gas large SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Grand Ch…
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A2025 Toyota 4Runner
The 2025 Toyota 4Runner is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the 4Runner 4WD, is EPA-r…
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Verdict · default weights
2025 Toyota 4Runner
Clear winThe Toyota 4Runner wins clearly, 92.9 to 83.6, on safety, space & cargo. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on tech & comfort and performance.
Safety 2025 Toyota 4Runner leads by 33.6
Tech & comfort 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee leads by 12.2
Space & cargo 2025 Toyota 4Runner leads by 16.4
| Category · weight | 2025 Toyota 4Runneroverall 92.9 | 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokeeoverall 83.6 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 86.7 | 53.1 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 83.6 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 95 | 95.5 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 87.8 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 92.9 | 83.6 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Jeep Grand Cherokee: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Toyota 4Runner: base trim SR5 2WD · Jeep Grand Cherokee: base trim Laredo FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 Toyota 4Runner wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (62 against 122 filed with NHTSA).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 94 against 58).
- It holds 48.4 cu ft behind the second row against 37.7.
Where the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee answers
- It lists 28 standard driver-assist features against 20.
- It carries 5 NHTSA overall stars against 4.
What they share
- The same EPA fuel cost ($2,900 a year).
- 23 combined.
- 5 seats.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
54 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $40,770 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 2,393 cc | 3,604 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.4-liter 4-cylinder Turbocharged DOHC D-4ST | 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 variable-valve timing |
| Fuel injection system | D-4ST | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 278 hp | 293 hp |
| Torque | 317 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 26 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.583 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission type | 8-speed AT | automatic hybrid |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 8.4 in |
| Overall height | 72.6 in | 70.8 in |
| Overall length | 195 in | 194 in |
| Overall width | 77.9 in | 77.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 112 in | 117 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 90.2 cu-ft | 70.8 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 48.4 cu-ft | 37.7 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 145 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.7 in | 39.9 in |
| Second-row headroom | 37.8 in | 39.4 in |
| Third-row headroom | 35.3 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.8 in | 41.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | 34.8 in | 38.2 in |
| Third-row legroom | 31.8 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,455 lbs | 4,238 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,455 lbs | 4,238 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,005 lbs | 6,050 lbs |
| Payload capacity | — | 1,280 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent double-wishbone with stabilizer bar and twin-tube shock absorbers | Multi-link independent, coil springs, gas-charged twin-tube coilover shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link with coil springs and outboard-mounted twin-tube shock absorbers | Multi-link, coil spring, twin tube shocks |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electronic Power Steering (EPS); power-assisted rack-and-pinion | Electric rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.7 ft | 38 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 340 mm | 354 mm |
| Front brake type | rotor | vented disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | Drum-in-hat |
| Rear brake diameter | 335 mm | 350 mm |
| Rear brake type | rotor | vented disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | Painted cast aluminum |
| Wheel width | — | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 245/70R18 | 245/70R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 19 gal | 23 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Toyota | — |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 1 months | — |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 120 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 58 in | 59.2 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 57.8 in | 58 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
107 features · differences first, then sharedSafety22 differ · 35 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Full-Speed Collision Warning with Active Braking and Pedestrian Detection | — | std |
| Rear Cross Path detection | — | std |
| LaneSense Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist | — | std |
| Child Seat Anchor System (LATCH) | — | std |
| ParkSense rear park assist with reverse stop | — | std |
| Active Lane Management | — | std |
| Advanced Brake Assist | — | std |
| Child-protector rear door locks and power window lockout control | std | — |
| Driver and front passenger seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters | std | — |
| Electric-park brake with safe hold | — | std |
| Four-wheel Antilock Brakes | — | std |
| Front Cross-Traffic Alert (FCTA) | std | — |
| Integrated backup camera display with projected path | std | — |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) includes lower anchors on outboard second-row seats and tether anchors on all second-row seats | std | — |
| ParkView rear backup camera — includes ParkSense rear park assist system | — | std |
| Rain brake support | — | std |
| Ready Alert Braking | — | std |
| Security alarm | — | std |
| Switch-activated electric park brake | — | std |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0: — Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Road Sign Assist (RSA), Proactive Drive Assist (PDA) | std | — |
| Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) | std | — |
| Sentry Key antitheft engine immobilizer | — | std |
| Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | std | std |
| Full-Speed Collision Warning with Active Braking and Pedestrian Detection | std | std |
| Advanced multistage, driver and front passenger | std | std |
| Advanced side-curtain | std | std |
| Advanced supplemental front-seat side air bags | std | std |
| LaneSense Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist | std | std |
| Trailer-sway control | std | std |
| Auto high-beam headlamp control system | std | std |
| Blind-spot Monitoring | std | std |
| Driver's side inflatable knee bolster | std | std |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) — includes vehicle stability management system, Electronic Roll Mitigation, all-speed traction control, Brake Assist and four-channel antilock brake system | std | std |
| Hill-start Assist | std | std |
| Tire-pressure monitoring | std | std |
Infotainment15 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Connect®— includes Emergency Assistance button, enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator. | std | — |
| Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch. | std | — |
| Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch. | std | — |
| Safety Connect®— includes Emergency Assistance button, enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator. | std | — |
| Wi-Fi Connect — includes AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | std | — |
| Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch. | std | — |
| Safety Connect®— includes Emergency Assistance button, enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator. | std | — |
| 8-in. Audio Multimedia Display with 8-speaker audio system, wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial | std | — |
| Electronic paddle shifters | — | std |
| Service Connect — Receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports. | std | — |
| SiriusXM Satellite Radio (included with Lux Tech Group) | — | opt |
| Six speakers: two instrument panel-mounted with 2.5-in. tweeters, two front-door 6-in. by 9-in. full-range speakers and two rear-door 6.5-in. full-range speakers | — | std |
| Type A and Type C ports (six total) | — | std |
| Uconnect 5 — includes 8.4-in. digital touchscreen, AM/FM, Aux/USB, integrated voice command with Bluetooth, voice text reply, wireless Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay, HD radio, Amazon Alexa compatible, SiriusXM 360L, Firmware OTA and dual phone connectivity | — | std |
| Wireless charging pad (included in Lux Tech Group) | — | opt |
Convenience10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Remote start system — control integrated into key fob, radio frequency system with 300-ft. range (included with Lux Tech Group) | — | opt |
| Smart Key System with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry and remote illuminated entry | std | — |
| 115-volt auxiliary power outlet (packaged with Lux Tech Group) | — | opt |
| Front power windows with driver one-touch up/down, front-passenger one-touch down | — | std |
| Passive Entry — two-door, front driver and passenger | — | std |
| Power door locks with shift-linked automatic lock/unlock feature | std | — |
| Power liftgate with programmable height feature (packaged with Lux Tech Group) | — | opt |
| Power second-row windows | — | std |
| Manual | — | std |
| 12-volt, two auxiliary power outlets (front console and cargo area) | — | std |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Dual-zone automatic front temperature control with single-zone rear | — | std |
| Premium air filtration system | — | std |
| Single-zone automatic climate control with air filtration | std | — |
Seating9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated front (included with Lux Tech Group) | std | opt |
| Power eight-way driver and manual front-passenger with driver lumbar adjuster | — | std |
| Fabric-trimmed front seats; 6-way manually adjustable driver and front passenger seats with 2-way driver lumbar support | std | — |
| 2-way driver lumbar support | std | — |
| 6-way manually adjustable front passenger seat | std | — |
| Cloth seats | — | std |
| Fabric-trimmed 50/50 split, fold-flat third-row seat | opt | — |
| Fabric-trimmed front seats | std | — |
| Second-row folding seats | — | std |
Interior10 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated (included with Lux Tech Group on Laredo models) | — | opt |
| 12 cup and bottle holders | std | — |
| Digital gauge cluster with 7-in. color Multi-Information Display (MID) | std | — |
| Full-color frameless 10.25-in. digital gauge cluster with customizable menus and memory | — | std |
| Full-length front-row floor console with two illuminated cup holders, two-tier armrest storage and front bin for storage of two wireless devices | — | std |
| Interior LED lighting with daytime/nighttime settings | — | std |
| Leather-trimmed manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio and Bluetooth® hands-free phone and voice-command controls | std | — |
| Overhead front console with two LED map lamps, sunglasses storage bin, SOS emergency controls and power sunroof/sunshade controls (if equipped) | — | std |
| Steering wheel — Techno-leather wrapped with audio, speed, Electronic Vehicle Information Center, voice recognition and adaptive cruise control | — | std |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel/column, all manual | — | std |
| Rearview, day/night setting | std | std |
Exterior18 differ · 19 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Single-pane power with express open/close and comfort-stop features | — | opt |
| LED headlights with Daytime Running Lights (DRL), auto on/off feature and manual leveling adjustment | std | — |
| 17-in. dark-gray painted alloy wheels | std | — |
| Automatic headlamps | — | std |
| Black door handles | std | — |
| Black roof rails | std | — |
| Door handles — body color | — | std |
| Fixed running boards | opt | — |
| Front wiper system — speed-sensitive, variable/intermittent | — | std |
| Front, rain-sensing automatic (included with Lux Tech Group) | — | opt |
| Fuel filler door — capless | — | std |
| LED fog lights | std | — |
| LED headlights with Daytime Running Lights (DRL), auto on/off feature and manual leveling adjustment | std | — |
| Liftgate spoiler — Gloss Black with LED center high-mounted stop lamp (CHMSL) | — | std |
| Premium LED reflector headlamps with integrated daytime running lamps (amber color) and LED taillamps | — | std |
| Rear wiper with fixed intermittent and continuous speeds and washer | — | std |
| Roof rack — MIC black rails with bright stainless insert | — | std |
| Single exhaust system | — | std |
| Premium LED reflector headlamps with integrated daytime running lamps (amber color) and LED taillamps | std | std |
Powertrain1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Quadra-Trac I full-time single-speed 4WD (4x4 models only) | — | std |
Chassis2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Normal duty suspension | — | std |
| Rear load-leveling (included with Trailer-tow Group) | — | opt |
Cargo2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Trailer-tow Group I — includes Class IV hitch receiver, four- and seven-pin wiring harness, rear load-leveling suspension and full-size spare tire | — | opt |
| Carpeted cargo area — includes storage tray and four cargo tie-down loops in floor, driver's side storage bin, 12-volt auxiliary power outlet | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPToyota 4Runner
Safety Signal 94 A
NHTSA overall ★★★★☆
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★☆☆
Recalls 1
Owner complaints 62 · 3 crashes · 2 fires
Most complained about Service Brakes (26), Unspecified (9), Electrical System (8)
Top recalls
- moderate Electrical System 25V595000 · 591,377 vehicles
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Safety Signal 58 F
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 5 · 2 critical · 1 filed unfixed
Owner complaints 122 · 14 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (47), Unspecified (33), Engine (32)
Park-outside advisory — open NHTSA recall with a consumer advisory.
Top recalls
- critical Engine 25V766000 · 117,904 vehicles · filed unfixed
- critical Electrical System 25V741000 · 320,068 vehicles
- high Air Bags 26V328000 · 419,035 vehicles
- high Electrical System 25V576000 · 91,787 vehicles
- moderate Tires 26V559000 · 201,975 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $40,770 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $40,770 – $66,900 16 trims | — 6 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | PHEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | 4Runner 4WD | Grand Cherokee 4xe |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 23 | 23 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) | — |
| Roadside assistance | 2 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Toyota 4Runner or the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The Toyota 4Runner wins clearly, 92.9 to 83.6, on safety, space & cargo. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on tech & comfort and performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Toyota 4Runner scores 92.9 and the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 83.6. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Toyota 4Runner or the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
2025 Toyota 4Runner: 4 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 5 NHTSA stars, grade F, 5 recalls (1 filed with no repair available). Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 Toyota 4Runner and the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Where the 2025 Toyota 4Runner wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (62 against 122 filed with NHTSA), has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 94 against 58), and holds 48.4 cu ft behind the second row against 37.7. Where the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee answers: it lists 28 standard driver-assist features against 20 and carries 5 NHTSA overall stars against 4. What they share: the same EPA fuel cost ($2,900 a year), 23 combined, and 5 seats.