Head-to-head
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander
The Toyota Grand Highlander wins clearly, 96.7 to 52.7, on tech & comfort, safety, fuel & range. 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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The 2026 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
2026 Toyota Grand Highlander
Clear winThe Toyota Grand Highlander wins clearly, 96.7 to 52.7, on tech & comfort, safety, fuel & range. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on performance.
Tech & comfort 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander leads by 95
Safety 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander leads by 40.3
Fuel & range 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander leads by 36.2
| Category · weight | 2026 Toyota Grand Highlanderoverall 96.7 | 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokeeoverall 52.7 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 92.1 | 51.8 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 100 | 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 | 96.7 | 52.7 | |||||||||||||||
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 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 Grand Highlander wins
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (20 points against 1 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It lists 23 standard driver-assist features against 9.
- It costs $1,050 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,850 against $2,900).
Where the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee answers
- It carries 138 hp per ton against 124.
- It makes 293 hp against 265.
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 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $41,660 | — |
| 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, 60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled |
| Fuel injection system | D-4S | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | 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 | 3.45:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission type | Direct Shift 8AT | automatic |
| 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 suspension with stabilizer bar | Multi-link independent front suspension, coil springs, gas-charged, twin-tube coilover shock absorbers, all-aluminum arms and knuckles |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link suspension with stabilizer bar | Multi-link rear suspension, coil spring, twin tube shocks, all-aluminum arms and knuckles |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric Power Steering (EPS); electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion | 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
77 features · differences first, then sharedSafety27 differ · 30 listed
| Feature | Toyota Grand HighlanderLE FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 (TSS 3.0) — Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) | 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 | — |
| Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) | std | — |
| Backup camera with dynamic gridlines | std | — |
| Eight airbags —driver airbag, front passenger airbag, driver knee airbag, seat cushion airbag (passenger), front side airbags, curtain shield airbags | std | — |
| Eight airbags —driver airbag, front passenger airbag, driver knee airbag, seat cushion airbag (passenger), front side airbags, curtain shield airbags | std | — |
| Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 (TSS 3.0) — Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA) | std | — |
| Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 (TSS 3.0) — Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) | 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 | — |
| 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 Driving Assist (hands-free, optional) | — | opt |
| Active Lane Management | — | std |
| Adjustable front seatbelt shoulder anchors and driver and front passenger seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters | std | — |
| Automatic Emergency Braking | — | std |
| Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) | 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 warning | std | — |
| Eight airbags —driver airbag, front passenger airbag, driver knee airbag, seat cushion airbag (passenger), front side airbags, curtain shield airbags | std | — |
| Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) | std | — |
| Parking Brake Type: Drum-in-hat | — | std |
| Rear Park Assist | — | std |
| Rear-passenger seatbelt reminder | std | — |
| Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 (TSS 3.0) — Automatic High Beams (AHB) | std | — |
| Anti-theft system with alarm and engine immobilizer | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) (individual tires) | std | — |
| All-speed Traction Control | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control | std | std |
| Four-wheel Antilock Brakes | std | std |
Infotainment5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Toyota Grand HighlanderLE FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Seven USB-C ports (one media port and six charging ports) and two 12V outlets | std | — |
| 10.25-inch passenger infotainment display (optional, class-exclusive) | — | opt |
| 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 | — |
| Fam Cam rear-facing camera (optional) | — | opt |
Convenience4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Toyota Grand HighlanderLE FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Key System on all doors and liftgate with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock, panic and liftgate functions | std | — |
| Height-adjustable power liftgate with jam protection | std | — |
| Power door locks with shift-linked automatic lock/unlock feature | std | — |
| Power windows with auto up/down in all positions and jam protection | std | — |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Toyota Grand HighlanderLE FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Three-zone automatic climate control with air filter, separate second-row control panel, individual temperature settings for driver, front passenger and rear-seat passengers, and second- and third-row vents | std | — |
Seating4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Toyota Grand HighlanderLE FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
Interior8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Toyota Grand HighlanderLE FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Silver-painted dashboard trim and matte gray metallic door trim | std | — |
| Soft-touch roll-top center console with removable utility tray | std | — |
| Dual sun visors with sliding function and illuminated vanity mirrors | std | — |
| Manual Anti-Glare Rearview Mirror | std | — |
| Dual sun visors with sliding function and illuminated vanity mirrors | std | — |
| Overhead console with sunglasses storage and maplights | std | — |
Exterior20 differ · 20 listed
| Feature | Toyota Grand HighlanderLE FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| LED headlights | std | — |
| 17-inch Painted cast aluminum wheels in Fine Silver (Laredo) | — | std |
| 18-in. 5-spoke silver wheels | std | — |
| 18-inch wheels (new, standard on base Laredo) | — | std |
| Acoustic noise-reducing front windshield and front side windows | std | — |
| Acoustic noise-reducing front windshield and front side windows | 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 | — |
| Heated power outside mirrors with blind spot warning indicators | std | — |
| LED taillights | std | — |
| Rear liftgate windshield washer and backup camera washer | std | — |
| Rear spoiler with LED center high-mount stop light | std | — |
| Seven-slot grille (updated design) | — | 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 | — |
Powertrain4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Toyota Grand HighlanderLE FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | std | — |
| 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 Grand HighlanderLE FWD | 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 Grand Highlander
Safety Signal 79 C
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 4
Owner complaints 49 · 2 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Unspecified (15), Structure (10), Engine (8)
Top recalls
- high Steering 26V598000 · 617 vehicles
- high Power Train 26V437000 · 5,408 vehicles
- moderate Back Over Prevention 25V744000 · 1,024,407 vehicles
- minor Equipment 26V179000 · 8,230 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 Grand HighlanderLE FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $41,660 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $41,660 – $59,575 14 trims | — 11 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 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander or the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The Toyota Grand Highlander wins clearly, 96.7 to 52.7, on tech & comfort, safety, fuel & range. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander scores 96.7 and the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee 52.7. 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 Grand Highlander or the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
2026 Toyota Grand Highlander: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 4 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 Grand Highlander and the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Where the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander wins: it lists more comfort and tech equipment (20 points against 1 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), lists 23 standard driver-assist features against 9, and costs $1,050 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,850 against $2,900). Where the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee answers: it carries 138 hp per ton against 124 and makes 293 hp against 265. What they share: 5 NHTSA stars.