Head-to-head
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2026 Toyota 4Runner
The Toyota 4Runner wins clearly, 96.5 to 61.5, on tech & comfort, safety, space & cargo. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on performance.
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2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and gas large SUV with 9 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Grand Ch…
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A2026 Toyota 4Runner
The 2026 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 Hybrid 4WD, i…
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Verdict · default weights
2026 Toyota 4Runner
Clear winThe Toyota 4Runner wins clearly, 96.5 to 61.5, on tech & comfort, safety, space & cargo. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on performance.
Tech & comfort 2026 Toyota 4Runner leads by 93.9
Safety 2026 Toyota 4Runner leads by 44.1
Space & cargo 2026 Toyota 4Runner leads by 16.4
| Category · weight | 2026 Toyota 4Runneroverall 96.5 | 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokeeoverall 61.5 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 90.3 | 46.2 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 100 | 6.1 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 96.5 | 61.5 | |||||||||||||||
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 2WD. 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 2026 Toyota 4Runner wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (8 against 59 filed with NHTSA).
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (16.5 points against 1 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It lists 14 standard driver-assist features against 9.
Where the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee answers
- It carries 5 NHTSA overall stars against 4.
- It carries 138 hp per ton against 125.
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 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $41,370 | — |
| 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, 60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled |
| 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 | 3.45:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission type | 8-speed AT | automatic |
| 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 front suspension, coil springs, gas-charged, twin-tube coilover shock absorbers, all-aluminum arms and knuckles |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link with coil springs and outboard-mounted twin-tube shock absorbers | Multi-link rear suspension, coil spring, twin tube shocks, all-aluminum arms and knuckles |
| 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) | 12 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
56 features · differences first, then sharedSafety24 differ · 24 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated backup camera display with projected path | std | — |
| Nine airbags - Advanced Airbag System with driver and front passenger dual stage airbags, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, front passenger seat cushion airbag, and front and rear side curtain airbags | std | — |
| Nine airbags - Advanced Airbag System with driver and front passenger dual stage airbags, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, front passenger seat cushion airbag, and front and rear side curtain airbags | std | — |
| Nine airbags - Advanced Airbag System with driver and front passenger dual stage airbags, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, front passenger seat cushion airbag, and front and rear side curtain airbags | std | — |
| Active Driving Assist (hands-free, optional) | — | opt |
| Active Lane Management | — | std |
| All-speed Traction Control | — | std |
| Automatic Emergency Braking | — | std |
| Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) and Trailer Merge Warning | std | — |
| Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection | — | std |
| Brake Assist | — | std |
| Child-protector rear door locks and power window lockout control | std | — |
| Driver and front passenger seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters | std | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | — | std |
| Four-wheel Antilock Brakes | — | std |
| Front Cross-Traffic Alert (FCTA) | 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 | — |
| Nine airbags - Advanced Airbag System with driver and front passenger dual stage airbags, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, front passenger seat cushion airbag, and front and rear side curtain airbags | std | — |
| Parking Brake Type: Drum-in-hat | — | std |
| Rear Park Assist | — | std |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 | 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 | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) | std | — |
Infotainment5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Connect — includes AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | std | — |
| 8-in. Audio Multimedia Display with 8-speaker audio system, wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial. | std | — |
| Leather-trimmed manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio and Bluetooth® hands-free phone and voice-command controls | std | — |
| 10.25-inch passenger infotainment display (optional, class-exclusive) | — | opt |
| Fam Cam rear-facing camera (optional) | — | opt |
Convenience3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Key System with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry and remote illuminated entry | std | — |
| Power door locks with shift-linked automatic lock/unlock feature | std | — |
| Power rear liftgate window with auto up/down and jam protection | std | — |
Seating6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 6-way manually adjustable driver and front passenger seats | std | — |
| 6-way manually adjustable driver and front passenger seats | std | — |
| Fabric-trimmed 50/50 split, fold-flat third-row seat | opt | — |
| Fabric-trimmed front seats; 6-way manually adjustable driver and front passenger seats with 2-way driver lumbar support | std | — |
| Fabric-trimmed front seats; 6-way manually adjustable driver and front passenger seats with 2-way driver lumbar support | std | — |
| Fabric-trimmed heated front seats; 6-way manually adjustable driver and front passenger seats with 2-way driver lumbar support | std | — |
Interior5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 12 cup and bottle holders | std | — |
| Digital gauge cluster with 7-in. color Multi-Information Display (MID) | std | — |
| Heated leather-trimmed power tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio and Bluetooth® hands-free phone and voice-command controls | std | — |
| Leather-trimmed manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio and Bluetooth® hands-free phone and voice-command controls | std | — |
| Manual day/night rearview mirror | std | — |
Exterior9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 17-in. dark-gray painted alloy wheels | std | — |
| 17-inch Painted cast aluminum wheels in Fine Silver (Laredo) | — | std |
| 18-inch wheels (new, standard on base Laredo) | — | std |
| Black door handles | std | — |
| Black roof rails | std | — |
| Fixed running boards | opt | — |
| LED fog lights | std | — |
| LED headlights with Daytime Running Lights (DRL), auto on/off feature and manual leveling adjustment | std | — |
| Seven-slot grille (updated design) | — | std |
Powertrain3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 3.6-Liter Pentastar V-6 Engine (293 hp @ 6,400 rpm, 260 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm) | — | std |
| Electronic Limited Slip Differential (rear axle, optional) | — | opt |
| TorqueFlite 8HP70 8-Speed Automatic Transmission | — | std |
Cargo1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Trailer Towing: Max 6,200 lbs (2WD/4WD, axle ratio 3.45) | — | 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 2
Owner complaints 8 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Power Train (3), Unspecified (3), Electrical System (3)
Top recalls
- minor Equipment 26V571000 · 135 vehicles
- minor Equipment 26V282000 · 94 vehicles
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Safety Signal 64 D
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 6 · 1 critical
Owner complaints 59 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Engine (42), Power Train (20), Electrical System (10)
Park-outside advisory — open NHTSA recall with a consumer advisory.
Top recalls
- 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
- moderate Visibility 26V529000 · 81 vehicles
- minor Back Over Prevention 26V531000 · 844,028 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $41,370 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $41,370 – $68,200 16 trims | — 11 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | PHEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | 4Runner Hybrid 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 2026 Toyota 4Runner or the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The Toyota 4Runner wins clearly, 96.5 to 61.5, on tech & comfort, safety, space & cargo. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Toyota 4Runner scores 96.5 and the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee 61.5. 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 2026 Toyota 4Runner or the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
2026 Toyota 4Runner: 4 NHTSA stars, grade A, 2 recalls. 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 5 NHTSA stars, grade D, 6 recalls. 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 2026 Toyota 4Runner and the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Where the 2026 Toyota 4Runner wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (8 against 59 filed with NHTSA), lists more comfort and tech equipment (16.5 points against 1 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and lists 14 standard driver-assist features against 9. Where the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee answers: it carries 5 NHTSA overall stars against 4 and carries 138 hp per ton against 125. What they share: the same EPA fuel cost ($2,900 a year), 23 combined, and 5 seats.