Toyota 4Runner vs the field
Every head-to-head WhichTrim has scored for the 4Runner: 10 comparisons against 7 rivals across the 2016–2026 model years, each on price, fuel, safety, space, performance, tech and warranty from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data — the weights yours to change on any of them.
By rival
7 rivals · verdicts at default weightsJeep Grand Cherokee4Runner leads 2–0
Ford Explorer4Runner leads 2–0
Kia Telluride4Runner leads 1–0
Hyundai PalisadePalisade leads 1–0
Honda Pilotlevel 1–1
Mazda CX-90CX-90 leads 1–0
Clear win 6+ points · Edge 2–6 · Toss-up under 2. Open any pair for the scorecard, the biggest gaps in words and the sliders.
Where the 4Runner wins and loses
10 scored head-to-headsThe 4Runner leads on safety in 8 of 10; it trails on performance in 7 of 7, space & cargo in 3 of 4. Category scores are 0–100 from the data on each pair page; a lead here means the 4Runner scored higher in that category, whatever the weights.
| Category | 4Runner leads | Trails | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel & range | 5 of 10 | 3 | 2 |
| Safety | 8 of 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Space & cargo | 0 of 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Performance | 0 of 7 | 7 | 0 |
Common questions about the Toyota 4Runner head-to-heads
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the Toyota 4Runner or the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The Toyota 4Runner wins clearly, 95 to 79.6, on safety. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Toyota 4Runner comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Toyota 4Runner vs 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Toyota 4Runner or the Ford Explorer?
The Toyota 4Runner wins clearly, 92 to 77.6, on safety. The Ford Explorer is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Toyota 4Runner comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Toyota 4Runner vs 2026 Ford Explorer). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Toyota 4Runner or the Kia Telluride?
The Toyota 4Runner edges it, 94 to 89.3, on safety, fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Toyota 4Runner comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2025 Toyota 4Runner vs 2025 Kia Telluride). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Toyota 4Runner or the Hyundai Palisade?
The Hyundai Palisade wins clearly, 91.7 to 79.9, on fuel & range, space & cargo, performance. The Toyota 4Runner is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Hyundai Palisade comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Toyota 4Runner vs 2026 Hyundai Palisade). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Toyota 4Runner or the Honda Pilot?
The Honda Pilot edges it, 94 to 88.7, on space & cargo, performance. The Toyota 4Runner is ahead on fuel & range and safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Honda Pilot comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Toyota 4Runner vs 2026 Honda Pilot). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Where does the Toyota 4Runner win and lose against its rivals?
The 4Runner leads on safety in 8 of 10; it trails on performance in 7 of 7, space & cargo in 3 of 4. Every count comes from the category scores on the pair pages linked above, which use EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press-kit data.
How does WhichTrim decide which vehicle wins?
Each of seven categories — price, fuel and range, safety, space and cargo, performance, tech and comfort, warranty — is scored 0–100 from the data on the page. Relative measures give 100 to the better vehicle and a proportional share to the other; NHTSA stars and the Safety Signal use their own scales. The overall score is the weighted mean at the default weights (price 4, safety 4, fuel 3, tech 3, space 2, performance 2, warranty 2). A margin of 6 points or more is a clear win, 2 to 6 an edge, under 2 a toss-up. Every pair page has sliders to set your own weights.