Head-to-head
2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander
The Toyota Grand Highlander wins clearly, 91.5 to 74, on safety, fuel & range, 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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The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large SUV with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Grand Highla…
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Verdict · default weights
2025 Toyota Grand Highlander
Clear winThe Toyota Grand Highlander wins clearly, 91.5 to 74, on safety, fuel & range, space & cargo. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on tech & comfort and performance.
Safety 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander leads by 35.6
Fuel & range 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander leads by 36.2
Space & cargo 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander leads by 33.7
| Category · weight | 2025 Toyota Grand Highlanderoverall 91.5 | 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokeeoverall 74 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 63.8 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 90.7 | 55.1 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 66.3 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 92.5 | 96 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 77.6 | 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 | 91.5 | 74 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Jeep Grand Cherokee: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Toyota Grand Highlander: base trim LE FWD · 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 Grand Highlander wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (81 against 122 filed with NHTSA).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 87 against 58).
- It costs $1,050 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,850 against $2,900).
Where the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee answers
- It lists 28 standard driver-assist features against 18.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (24.5 points against 19 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
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
53 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Toyota Grand HighlanderLE FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $40,860 | — |
| 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 Turbo | 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 variable-valve timing |
| Fuel injection system | D-4S | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Valve configuration | 16-valve DVVT-i | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 265 hp | 293 hp |
| Torque | 310 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 21 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 24 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 28 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.329 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission type | Direct Shift 8AT | automatic hybrid |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8 in | 8.4 in |
| Overall height | 70.1 in | 70.8 in |
| Overall length | 201 in | 194 in |
| Overall width | 78.3 in | 77.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 116 in | 117 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 97.5 cu-ft | 70.8 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 57.9 cu-ft | 37.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 20.6 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 153 cu-ft | 145 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 41.5 in | 39.9 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.2 in | 39.4 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.2 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.7 in | 41.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | 39.5 in | 38.2 in |
| Third-row legroom | 33.5 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,290 lbs | 4,238 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,290 lbs | 4,238 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,040 lbs | 6,050 lbs |
| Payload capacity | — | 1,280 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar | Multi-link independent, coil springs, gas-charged twin-tube coilover shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link with stabilizer bar | Multi-link, coil spring, twin tube shocks |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric Power Steering (EPS) | Electric rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19 ft | 38 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 340 mm | 354 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | vented disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | Drum-in-hat |
| Rear brake diameter | 339 mm | 350 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | vented disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | Aluminum | Painted cast aluminum |
| Wheel width | — | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | 245/70R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.8 gal | 23 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 60.2 in | 59.2 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 58.8 in | 58 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 57.5 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
114 features · differences first, then sharedSafety26 differ · 36 listed
| Feature | Toyota Grand HighlanderLE FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | — | std |
| Full-Speed Collision Warning with Active Braking and Pedestrian Detection | — | std |
| Full-Speed Collision Warning with Active Braking and Pedestrian Detection | — | std |
| Advanced multistage, driver and front passenger | — | std |
| LaneSense Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist | — | std |
| LaneSense Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist | — | std |
| Child Seat Anchor System (LATCH) | — | std |
| ParkSense rear park assist with reverse stop | — | std |
| Trailer-sway control | — | std |
| 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions; driver's-side Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) on all passenger seatbelts | std | — |
| Active Lane Management | — | std |
| Adjustable front seatbelt shoulder anchors and driver and front passenger seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters | std | — |
| Advanced Brake Assist | — | std |
| Auto high-beam headlamp control system | — | std |
| Backup camera with dynamic gridlines | std | — |
| Child-protector rear door locks and power window lockout control | std | — |
| Driver and front passenger seatbelt warning | std | — |
| Electric-park brake with safe hold | — | std |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) includes lower anchors and tethers on outboard second-row seats and tether anchor on third-row seats | std | — |
| ParkView rear backup camera — includes ParkSense rear park assist system | — | std |
| Rain brake support | — | std |
| Ready Alert Braking | — | std |
| Rear-passenger seatbelt reminder | std | — |
| Security alarm | — | std |
| Switch-activated electric park brake | — | std |
| Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 (TSS 3.0) — Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Road Sign Assist (RSA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Proactive Driving Assist (PDA) | std | — |
| Rear Cross Path detection | std | std |
| Advanced side-curtain | std | std |
| Advanced supplemental front-seat side air bags | 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 |
| Four-wheel Antilock Brakes | std | std |
| Hill-start Assist | std | std |
| Sentry Key antitheft engine immobilizer | std | std |
| Tire-pressure monitoring | std | std |
Infotainment9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Toyota Grand HighlanderLE FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Seven USB-C ports (one media port and six charging ports) and two 12V outlets | std | — |
| 12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® with 3-month trial subscription | std | — |
| 6-speaker audio system | std | — |
| Electronic paddle shifters | — | 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 |
Convenience12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Toyota Grand HighlanderLE FWD | 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 on all doors and liftgate with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock, panic and liftgate functions | 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 |
| Height-adjustable power liftgate with jam protection | 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 |
| Power windows with auto up/down in all positions and jam protection | std | — |
| Manual | — | std |
| 12-volt, two auxiliary power outlets (front console and cargo area) | — | std |
Climate1 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Toyota Grand HighlanderLE FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Premium air filtration system | — | std |
| Dual-zone automatic front temperature control with single-zone rear | std | std |
Seating5 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Toyota Grand HighlanderLE FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated front (included with Lux Tech Group) | — | opt |
| 8-passenger seating with 60/40 split, sliding and reclining fold-down second-row bench seats; 60/40 split, fold-down third-row seats with sliding headrests and recline function | std | — |
| Cloth seats | — | std |
| Fabric-trimmed front- second- and third-row seats; 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat including power lumbar support; 4-way manual-adjustable front passenger seat | std | — |
| Second-row folding seats | — | std |
| Power eight-way driver and manual front-passenger with driver lumbar adjuster | std | std |
Interior14 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Toyota Grand HighlanderLE FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated (included with Lux Tech Group on Laredo models) | — | opt |
| 13 cup and bottle holders | std | — |
| Combination meter with analog gauges and 7-in. color Multi-Information Display (MID) with fuel economy, Driver Assist, vehicle/trip information, and warning messages | std | — |
| Dual sun visors with sliding function and illuminated vanity mirrors | 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 |
| Overhead front console with two LED map lamps, sunglasses storage bin, SOS emergency controls and power sunroof/sunshade controls (if equipped) | — | std |
| Silver-painted dashboard trim and matte gray metallic door trim | std | — |
| Soft-touch roll-top center console with removable utility tray | std | — |
| Steering wheel — Techno-leather wrapped with audio, speed, Electronic Vehicle Information Center, voice recognition and adaptive cruise control | — | std |
| Tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio, Multi-Information Display (MID), Bluetooth® hands-free phone, voice command, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert (LDA), Lane Steering Assist (LSA) and multimedia information controls | std | — |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel/column, all manual | — | std |
| Overhead console with sunglasses storage and maplights | std | — |
| Rearview, day/night setting | std | std |
Exterior27 differ · 28 listed
| Feature | Toyota Grand HighlanderLE FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Single-pane power with express open/close and comfort-stop features | — | opt |
| LED headlights | std | — |
| 18-in. 5-spoke silver wheels | std | — |
| Acoustic noise-reducing front windshield and front side windows | std | — |
| Automatic headlamps | — | std |
| Black front lower bumper | std | — |
| Black rear lower bumper | std | — |
| Black-painted front grille | std | — |
| Color-keyed outside door handles | std | — |
| Daytime Running Lights (DRL) with on/off feature | std | — |
| Door handles — body color | — | std |
| Front wiper system — speed-sensitive, variable/intermittent | — | std |
| Front, rain-sensing automatic (included with Lux Tech Group) | — | opt |
| Fuel filler door — capless | — | std |
| Heated power outside mirrors with blind spot warning indicators | 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 liftgate windshield washer and backup camera washer | std | — |
| Rear spoiler with LED center high-mount stop light | std | — |
| Rear wiper with fixed intermittent and continuous speeds and washer | — | std |
| Roof rack — MIC black rails with bright stainless insert | — | std |
| Silver-painted roof rails | std | — |
| Single exhaust system | — | std |
| Windshield wiper de-icer | std | — |
| Privacy glass on rear side, quarter and liftgate windows | std | — |
| Rear liftgate windshield defogger | std | — |
| Spare Tire/Wheel Temporary | std | — |
| Premium LED reflector headlamps with integrated daytime running lamps (amber color) and LED taillamps | std | std |
Powertrain2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Toyota Grand HighlanderLE FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | std | — |
| Quadra-Trac I full-time single-speed 4WD (4x4 models only) | — | std |
Chassis2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Toyota Grand HighlanderLE FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Normal duty suspension | — | std |
| Rear load-leveling (included with Trailer-tow Group) | — | opt |
Cargo2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Toyota Grand HighlanderLE FWD | 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 Grand Highlander
Safety Signal 87 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 3
Owner complaints 81 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Unspecified (22), Power Train (18), Engine (16)
Top recalls
- moderate Back Over Prevention 25V744000 · 1,024,407 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 25V595000 · 591,377 vehicles
- minor Equipment 26V179000 · 8,230 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 Grand HighlanderLE FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $40,860 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $40,860 – $58,775 14 trims | — 6 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | PHEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Grand Highlander Hybrid | Grand Cherokee 4xe |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 36 | 23 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,850 | $2,900 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | — |
| Roadside assistance | 2 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander or the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The Toyota Grand Highlander wins clearly, 91.5 to 74, on safety, fuel & range, space & cargo. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on tech & comfort and performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander scores 91.5 and the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 74. 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 Grand Highlander or the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
2025 Toyota Grand Highlander: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 3 recalls. 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 Grand Highlander and the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Where the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (81 against 122 filed with NHTSA), has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 87 against 58), and costs $1,050 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,850 against $2,900). Where the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee answers: it lists 28 standard driver-assist features against 18 and lists more comfort and tech equipment (24.5 points against 19 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars.