Head-to-head
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2026 Toyota Sequoia
The Toyota Sequoia wins clearly, 99 to 50, on safety, tech & comfort, performance. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on fuel & range.
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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 Sequoia is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid large SUV with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Sequoia 2WD, is EPA-rated at …
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Verdict · default weights
2026 Toyota Sequoia
Clear winThe Toyota Sequoia wins clearly, 99 to 50, on safety, tech & comfort, performance. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on fuel & range.
Safety 2026 Toyota Sequoia leads by 73.2
Tech & comfort 2026 Toyota Sequoia leads by 96.8
Performance 2026 Toyota Sequoia leads by 33.1
| Category · weight | 2026 Toyota Sequoiaoverall 99 | 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokeeoverall 50 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 100 | 26.8 | ||||||||||||
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 | 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 | 3.2 | ||||||||||||
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 | 99 | 50 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Jeep Grand Cherokee: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Toyota Sequoia: 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 Sequoia wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (10 against 59 filed with NHTSA).
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (31 points against 1 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It lists 18 standard driver-assist features against 9.
Where the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee answers
- It costs $150 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,900 against $3,050).
- It is rated 23 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
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 2WD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $64,825 | — |
| 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 3.4-liter aluminum block V6 Hybrid, twin-turbochargers with water cooled intercoolers; 24-valve DOHC chain drive with Dual VVT-i | 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6, 60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled |
| 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 | 3.45:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 10 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| 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 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) | 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
100 features · differences first, then sharedSafety22 differ · 25 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 2WD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) and Trailer Merge Warning | std | — |
| Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) with cameras | std | — |
| 8 total airbags, including driver and passenger side, knee and curtain airbags | std | — |
| 8 total airbags, including driver and passenger side, knee and curtain airbags | std | — |
| Backup camera with projected path | std | — |
| 8 total airbags, including driver and passenger side, knee and curtain airbags | std | — |
| Active Driving Assist (hands-free, optional) | — | opt |
| Active Lane Management | — | 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 | — |
| Drive-Start Control (DSC) | std | — |
| Driver and front (active) passenger headrests | std | — |
| Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking | std | — |
| Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) | std | — |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) includes lower anchors on all outboard second-row rear seats | std | — |
| Parking Brake Type: Drum-in-hat | — | std |
| Rear Park Assist | — | 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 | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) | std | — |
| All-speed Traction Control | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control | std | std |
| Four-wheel Antilock Brakes | std | std |
Infotainment6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 2WD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Connect | std | — |
| 10.25-inch passenger infotainment display (optional, class-exclusive) | — | opt |
| 14-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia — 14-in. touchscreen with 8 speakers, wireless Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® compatible, SiriusXM® with 3-month Platinum Plan trial subscription | opt | — |
| 8-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia — 8-in. touchscreen with 8 speakers, wireless Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® compatible, SiriusXM® with 3-month Platinum Plan trial subscription | std | — |
| Fam Cam rear-facing camera (optional) | — | opt |
| Safety Connect® — includes Emergency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Locator, Roadside Assistance and Automatic Collision Notification | std | — |
Convenience6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 2WD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Key System with Push Button Start; remote keyless entry with lock, unlock, panic and tailgate release functions, and remote illuminated entry | std | — |
| 400W/120V rear-seat and cargo area AC power outlet | opt | — |
| Electronic locking fuel door | std | — |
| Front 12V auxiliary power outlet | std | — |
| Power windows with one-touch auto up/down and jam protection | std | — |
| SR5 Premium Package – includes 14-in. Audio Multimedia, SofTex®-trimmed seats, power folding third row, hands-free power liftgate, 400W/120V rear-cabin and cargo-area AC power supply | opt | — |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 2WD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Three-zone automatic climate control with air filtration and individual temperature settings for driver and front passenger; rear climate control | std | — |
| Rear-seat air vents | std | — |
Seating10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 2WD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 8-way power-adjustable driver's and front passenger seats | std | — |
| Heated seats | std | — |
| 8-way power-adjustable driver's and front passenger seats with 2-way power-adjustable lumbar support | std | — |
| 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 | — |
| 8-way power-adjustable driver's and front passenger seats with 2-way power-adjustable lumbar support | std | — |
| Fabric-trimmed seats; 8-way power-adjustable driver and front passenger seats with 2-way power-adjustable lumbar support | std | — |
| Power fabric 60/40 split, sliding, reclining, fold-down third-row seating with adjustable headrests | 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 | — |
Interior14 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 2WD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel | opt | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Red TRD engine start button | opt | — |
| Soft-touch instrument panel, center console and door surfaces | std | — |
| Thin-bezel auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal transceiver | std | — |
| TRD leather shift knob | opt | — |
Exterior29 differ · 29 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 2WD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Sunroof | 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 | — |
| "i-FORCE MAX" hood badge | std | — |
| "SEQUOIA" rear door badge | std | — |
| 17-inch Painted cast aluminum wheels in Fine Silver (Laredo) | — | std |
| 18-in. styled-alloy wheels | std | — |
| 18-inch wheels (new, standard on base Laredo) | — | std |
| Acoustic laminated windshield | 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 | — |
| Chrome "SEQUOIA" badge and "SR5" door badge, and gray-painted overfenders | std | — |
| Color-keyed door handles, satin black outside mirror caps and roof rails | std | — |
| Flip-up rear window with defogger and privacy glass | std | — |
| Front door handles with touch-sensor lock/unlock feature | 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 | — |
| 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) | 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 | — |
| Power extending tow mirrors with convex spotter and work light | opt | — |
| Seven-slot grille (updated design) | — | std |
| Single exhaust tip | std | — |
| Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers | std | — |
| Front and rear mudguards | std | — |
Powertrain4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 2WD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 3.6-Liter Pentastar V-6 Engine (293 hp @ 6,400 rpm, 260 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm) | — | std |
| Driver Mode Select (DMS) switch and dial | std | — |
| Electronic Limited Slip Differential (rear axle, optional) | — | opt |
| TorqueFlite 8HP70 8-Speed Automatic Transmission | — | std |
Cargo4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 2WD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 10-speed Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT[-i]), sequential shift mode, uphill/downhill shift logic, and TOW/HAUL driving modes | std | — |
| Multi-level adjustable cargo shelf system | std | — |
| Tow Technology Package – Digital display rearview mirror, Trailer Backup Guide with Straight Path Assist (SPA) | opt | — |
| 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 Sequoia
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 10 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Steering (3), Unspecified (2), Seats (2)
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
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 SequoiaSR5 2WD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $64,825 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $64,825 – $85,235 8 trims | — 11 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 2026 Toyota Sequoia or the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The Toyota Sequoia wins clearly, 99 to 50, on safety, tech & comfort, performance. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Toyota Sequoia scores 99 and the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee 50. 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 Sequoia or the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
2026 Toyota Sequoia: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 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 Sequoia and the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Where the 2026 Toyota Sequoia wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (10 against 59 filed with NHTSA), lists more comfort and tech equipment (31 points against 1 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and lists 18 standard driver-assist features against 9. Where the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee answers: it costs $150 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,900 against $3,050) and is rated 23 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe).