Head-to-head
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander
The Toyota Grand Highlander wins clearly, 97.4 to 55.2, 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…
Verdict · default weights
2026 Toyota Grand Highlander
Clear winThe Toyota Grand Highlander wins clearly, 97.4 to 55.2, on tech & comfort, safety, fuel & range. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on performance.
Tech & comfort2026 Toyota Grand Highlander leads by 81.6
Safety2026 Toyota Grand Highlander leads by 44.8
Fuel & range2026 Toyota Grand Highlander leads by 35.5
| Category · weight | 2026 Toyota Grand Highlanderoverall 97.4 | 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokeeoverall 55.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 64.5 |
| Safetyw 4 | 94.8 | 50 |
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 66.3 |
| Performancew 2 | 92.5 | 96 |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 18.4 |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 97.4 | 55.2 |
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.
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Specifications side by side
54 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 |
| Fuel injection system | D-4S | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Valve configuration | 16-valve with Dual VVT-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 | automatic | 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 | 84.6 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 |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link with stabilizer bar | Multi-link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric Power Steering (EPS); rack-and-pinion | Electric rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19 ft | 19 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 354 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | vented disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | Drum-in-hat |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 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 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 3 months | — |
| 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
70 features · differences first, then sharedSafety20 differ · 23 listed
| Feature | Toyota Grand HighlanderLE FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Emergency Braking | — | 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 | — |
| 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 highway driving) | — | opt |
| Active Lane Management | — | std |
| Adjustable front seatbelt shoulder anchors and driver and front passenger seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters | std | — |
| All-speed Traction Control | — | std |
| Backup camera with dynamic gridlines | 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Rear Park Assist | — | std |
| Rear-passenger seatbelt reminder | 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 | — |
| Anti-theft system with alarm and engine immobilizer | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) (individual tires) | std | — |
| Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection | 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 front passenger display | — | opt |
| 12.3-inch infotainment system | std | — |
| 6-speaker audio system | std | — |
| Rear-facing Fam Cam (rear passenger camera) | — | 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 | — |
Seating5 differ · 5 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 | — |
| Heated seats | — | 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 | std | — |
| Optional 60/40 second-row bench seat (Grand Cherokee L) | — | opt |
Interior9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Toyota Grand HighlanderLE FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel | — | std |
| 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 | — |
Exterior18 differ · 18 listed
| Feature | Toyota Grand HighlanderLE FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| LED headlights | std | — |
| 18-in. 5-spoke silver wheels | std | — |
| 18-inch wheels (new 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 | — |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4x4 / 4WD system (optional) | — | opt |
| 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 Engine (293 hp, 260 lb-ft) | — | std |
| Electronic Limited Slip Differential (rear, optional) | — | opt |
| TorqueFlite 8HP70 8-speed automatic transmission | — | std |
Cargo1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Toyota Grand HighlanderLE FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Max. Gross Trailer Weight 6,200 lbs. | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
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Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPToyota Grand Highlander
Safety Signal86 B
NHTSA overall★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls3
Owner complaints30 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutUnspecified (10), Structure (8), Engine (6)
Top recalls
- highPower Train26V437000 · 5,408 vehicles
- minorEquipment26V179000 · 8,230 vehicles
- minorBack Over Prevention25V744000 · 1,024,407 vehicles
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Safety Signal55 F
NHTSA overall★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls6 · 1 critical
Owner complaints34 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutEngine (24), Power Train (11), Unspecified (5)
Park-outside advisory — open NHTSA recall with a consumer advisory.
Top recalls
- criticalElectrical System25V741000 · 320,068 vehicles
- highTires26V559000 · 201,976 vehicles
- highVisibility26V529000 · 81 vehicles
- highElectrical System25V576000 · 91,787 vehicles
- minorBack Over Prevention26V531000 · 844,027 vehicles
- minorAir Bags26V328000 · 419,035 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 | $1,750 | $2,700 |
| 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, 97.4 to 55.2, 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 97.4 and the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee 55.2. 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 B, 3 recalls. 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 5 NHTSA stars, grade F, 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 differences between the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander and the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
This page puts 54 specifications and 70 equipment items side by side, with the better value marked on every row where the direction is unambiguous and the differences listed before the things both cars share.