Head-to-head
2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2025 Toyota Sequoia
The Toyota Sequoia wins clearly, 95.7 to 68.8, on safety, performance, space & cargo. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on fuel & range.
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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 Sequoia
The 2025 Toyota Sequoia is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid large SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Sequoia 2WD, is EPA-rated at …
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Verdict · default weights
2025 Toyota Sequoia
Clear winThe Toyota Sequoia wins clearly, 95.7 to 68.8, on safety, performance, space & cargo. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on fuel & range.
Safety 2025 Toyota Sequoia leads by 56.9
Performance 2025 Toyota Sequoia leads by 33.1
Space & cargo 2025 Toyota Sequoia leads by 25.5
| Category · weight | 2025 Toyota Sequoiaoverall 95.7 | 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokeeoverall 68.8 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 95.3 | 100 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 88.5 | 31.6 | ||||||||||||
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 | 74.5 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 66.9 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 84.5 | ||||||||||||
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 | 95.7 | 68.8 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Jeep Grand Cherokee: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Toyota Sequoia: base trim SR5 4X2 · 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 Sequoia wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (11 against 122 filed with NHTSA).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 94 against 58).
- It turns out 583 lb-ft of torque against 260.
Where the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee answers
- It lists 28 standard driver-assist features against 17.
- It costs $150 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,900 against $3,050).
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
55 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Toyota SequoiaSR5 4X2 | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $62,425 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3,445 cc | 3,604 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | i-FORCE MAX 3.5-liter aluminum block V6 Hybrid twin-turbo DOHC with Dual VVT-i | 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 variable-valve timing |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 437 hp | 293 hp |
| Torque | 583 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 21 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 24 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.31 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 10 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic hybrid |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8.6 in | 8.4 in |
| Overall height | 74.5 in | 70.8 in |
| Overall length | 208 in | 194 in |
| Overall width | 79.6 in | 77.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 122 in | 117 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 86.9 cu-ft | 70.8 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 49 cu-ft | 37.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 22.3 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | — | 145 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.2 in | 39.9 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.4 in | 39.4 in |
| Third-row headroom | 35.6 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.2 in | 41.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | 39.2 in | 38.2 in |
| Third-row legroom | 28.1 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 5,620 lbs | 4,238 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 5,620 lbs | 4,238 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 7,350 lbs | 6,050 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1,730 lbs | 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) | 20.1 ft | 38 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 353 mm | 354 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | vented disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | Drum-in-hat |
| Rear brake diameter | 345 mm | 350 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | vented disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | Painted cast aluminum |
| Wheel width | — | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P265/70R18 | 245/70R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 22.5 gal | 23 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Safety Connect / Service Connect / Wi-Fi Connect | — |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 120 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 65 in | 59.2 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 61.8 in | 58 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 62.6 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
142 features · differences first, then sharedSafety35 differ · 40 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 4X2 | 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 |
| Rear Cross Path detection | — | std |
| Surround 360-degree camera with front and rear lens washers (included with Lux Tech Group on Limited; included with Advanced ProTech Group on Overland; standard on Summit) | std | — |
| Advanced multistage, driver and front passenger | — | std |
| Advanced side-curtain | — | std |
| Advanced supplemental front-seat side air bags | — | 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-side Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) on all passenger seatbelts | std | — |
| 8 total airbags, including driver and passenger side, knee and curtain airbags | std | — |
| Active Lane Management | — | std |
| Advanced Brake Assist | — | std |
| Auto high-beam headlamp control system | — | std |
| Backup camera with projected path | std | — |
| Child-protector rear door locks (and power window lockout control) | std | — |
| Drive-Start Control (DSC) | std | — |
| Driver and front (active) passenger headrests | std | — |
| Driver's side inflatable knee bolster | — | std |
| Electric-park brake with safe hold | — | std |
| Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking | std | — |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) includes lower anchors on all outboard second-row rear seats | std | — |
| Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) with cameras | std | — |
| ParkView rear backup camera — includes ParkSense rear park assist system | — | std |
| Rain brake support | — | std |
| Ready Alert Braking | — | std |
| Security alarm | — | std |
| Star Safety System™ — includes Traction Control [(TRAC)] | std | — |
| Switch-activated electric park brake | — | std |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5 (TSS 2.5): Pre-Collision System w/Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert w/Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Road Sign Assist (RSA) | std | — |
| Sentry Key antitheft engine immobilizer | — | std |
| Blind-spot Monitoring | 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 |
| Tire-pressure monitoring | std | std |
Infotainment10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 4X2 | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Connect — includes Emergency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Locator, Roadside Assistance and Automatic Collision Notification | std | — |
| Wi-Fi Connect with up to 3 GB within 1-month trial | std | — |
| 14-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia — 14-in. touchscreen with 8 speakers, wireless Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® compatible, SiriusXM® | opt | — |
| 8-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia — 8-in. touchscreen with 8 speakers, wireless Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® compatible, SiriusXM® | 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 |
Convenience13 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 4X2 | 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 with lock, unlock, panic and tailgate release functions, and remote illuminated entry | std | — |
| 115-volt auxiliary power outlet (packaged with Lux Tech Group) | — | opt |
| 400W/120V rear-seat and cargo area AC power outlet | opt | — |
| Electronic locking fuel door | std | — |
| Front 12V auxiliary power outlet | std | — |
| 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 liftgate with programmable height feature (packaged with Lux Tech Group) | — | opt |
| Power second-row windows | — | std |
| Power windows with one-touch auto up/down and jam protection | std | — |
| Manual | — | std |
| 12-volt, two auxiliary power outlets (front console and cargo area) | — | std |
Climate2 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 4X2 | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Premium air filtration system | — | std |
| Rear-seat air vents | std | — |
| Dual-zone automatic front temperature control with single-zone rear | std | std |
Seating10 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 4X2 | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated front (included with Lux Tech Group) | std | opt |
| 2-way power-adjustable lumbar support | opt | — |
| 60/40 split, reclining, fold-down, fold-up, tumble forward second-row seats with center armrests on outboard seats; adjustable headrests with one-touch access to third row | std | — |
| 8-way power-adjustable driver's and front passenger seats | std | — |
| Cloth seats | — | std |
| Fabric 60/40 split, sliding, reclining, fold-down third-row seating with adjustable headrests | std | — |
| Fabric-trimmed seats | std | — |
| Second-row folding seats | — | std |
| SofTex®-trimmed 60/40 split, sliding power reclining fold-down third-row seats with adjustable headrests | opt | — |
| SofTex®-trimmed seats; 8-way power-adjustable driver's and front passenger seats with 2-way power-adjustable lumbar support | opt | — |
| Power eight-way driver and manual front-passenger with driver lumbar adjuster | std | std |
Interior20 differ · 21 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 4X2 | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3-in. digital meter with selectable gauge display screens and fuel economy, Driver Assist, vehicle/trip information, and warning message | std | — |
| Aluminum sport pedals | opt | — |
| Digital display auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass and HomeLink® universal transceiver | opt | — |
| Fixed center console with gated shift lever, driving controls, four cup holders, and center storage bin | std | — |
| Front and rear assist grips | std | — |
| Front and rear LED maplights | 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 shift knob | std | — |
| Leather-trimmed manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel with phone, audio, display/infotainment, and Driver Assist controls | std | — |
| Overhead console with rear window control, sunglasses storage and Safety Connect® | std | — |
| Overhead front console with two LED map lamps, sunglasses storage bin, SOS emergency controls and power sunroof/sunshade controls (if equipped) | — | std |
| Red TRD engine start button | opt | — |
| Soft-touch instrument panel, center console and door surfaces | std | — |
| Steering wheel — Techno-leather wrapped with audio, speed, Electronic Vehicle Information Center, voice recognition and adaptive cruise control | — | std |
| Thin-bezel auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal transceiver | std | — |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel/column, all manual | — | std |
| TRD leather shift knob | opt | — |
| Rearview, day/night setting | — | std |
| Heated (included with Lux Tech Group on Laredo models) | opt | opt |
Exterior36 differ · 36 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 4X2 | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Single-pane power with express open/close and comfort-stop features | std | opt |
| Power-folding multifunctional with heating element, blind-spot indicator and memory; auto-tilt down in reverse, auto-dimming glass on driver's side with supplemental turn signals and courtesy lighting — Gloss Black cap | std | — |
| "i-FORCE MAX" hood badge | std | — |
| "SEQUOIA" rear door badge | std | — |
| 18-in. styled-alloy wheels | std | — |
| 20-in. TRD Sport matte-black alloy wheels with TRD center caps | opt | — |
| Acoustic laminated windshield | std | — |
| Automatic headlamps | — | std |
| Black horizontal-bar grille with chrome surround | std | — |
| Black roof-mounted shark-fin antenna | std | — |
| Black, heated, power auto-dimming outside tow mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators (bsm), and power-folding and power-extend features | opt | — |
| Color-keyed door handles, satin black outside mirror caps and roof rails | std | — |
| Door handles — body color | — | std |
| Flip-up rear window with defogger and privacy glass | std | — |
| Front door handles with touch-sensor lock/unlock feature | std | — |
| Front wiper system — speed-sensitive, variable/intermittent | — | std |
| Front, rain-sensing automatic (included with Lux Tech Group) | — | opt |
| Fuel filler door — capless | — | std |
| Gloss black painted pillars | std | — |
| Heated power auto-dimming outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators (BSM) and power-folding and reverse tilt-down features | std | — |
| Heated power auto-dimming outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators (BSM) and power-folding and reverse tilt-down features | std | — |
| LED fog lights | std | — |
| LED headlights with Daytime Running Lights (DRL), auto on/off feature, and manual leveling adjustment | std | — |
| LED taillights | std | — |
| LED Trailer Reverse Assist (TRA) light | opt | — |
| Liftgate spoiler — Gloss Black with LED center high-mounted stop lamp (CHMSL) | — | std |
| Power extending tow mirrors with convex spotter and work light | opt | — |
| Power-folding multifunctional with heating element, blind-spot indicator and memory; auto-tilt down in reverse, auto-dimming on driver's side with supplemental turn signals, courtesy lighting and 360-degree camera — Gloss Black cap | std | — |
| Premium LED reflector headlamps with integrated daytime running lamps (amber color) and LED taillamps | — | 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 |
| Single exhaust tip | std | — |
| Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers | std | — |
| Front and rear mudguards | std | — |
Powertrain2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 4X2 | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Mode Select (DMS) switch and dial | std | — |
| Quadra-Trac I full-time single-speed 4WD (4x4 models only) | — | std |
Chassis2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 4X2 | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Normal duty suspension | — | std |
| Rear load-leveling (included with Trailer-tow Group) | — | opt |
Cargo4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 4X2 | 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 |
| Multi-level adjustable cargo shelf system | std | — |
| Tow Technology Package – Digital display rearview mirror, Trailer Backup Guide with Straight Path Assist (SPA) | opt | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPToyota Sequoia
Safety Signal 94 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 2
Owner complaints 11 · 1 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Unspecified (4), Structure (3), Seat Belts (1)
Top recalls
- minor Equipment 26V179000 · 8,230 vehicles
- minor Back Over Prevention 25V657000 · 393,838 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 SequoiaSR5 4X2 | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $62,425 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $62,425 – $83,915 8 trims | — 6 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV | PHEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Sequoia 2WD | Grand Cherokee 4xe |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 22 | 23 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,050 | $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 Sequoia or the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The Toyota Sequoia wins clearly, 95.7 to 68.8, on safety, performance, space & cargo. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Toyota Sequoia scores 95.7 and the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 68.8. 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 Sequoia or the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
2025 Toyota Sequoia: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 2 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 Sequoia and the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Where the 2025 Toyota Sequoia wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (11 against 122 filed with NHTSA), has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 94 against 58), and turns out 583 lb-ft of torque against 260. Where the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee answers: it lists 28 standard driver-assist features against 17 and costs $150 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,900 against $3,050).