Toyota Grand Highlander vs the field
Every head-to-head WhichTrim has scored for the Grand Highlander: 9 comparisons against 6 rivals across the 2025–2026 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
6 rivals · verdicts at default weightsJeep Grand CherokeeGrand Highlander leads 2–0
Ford ExplorerGrand Highlander leads 2–0
Kia TellurideGrand Highlander leads 1–0
Honda Pilotlevel 1–1
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 Grand Highlander wins and loses
9 scored head-to-headsThe Grand Highlander leads on fuel & range in 9 of 9, space & cargo in 4 of 4, safety in 7 of 9; it trails on performance in 6 of 6, tech & comfort in 4 of 5, price in 2 of 3. Category scores are 0–100 from the data on each pair page; a lead here means the Grand Highlander scored higher in that category, whatever the weights.
| Category | Grand Highlander leads | Trails | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | 1 of 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel & range | 9 of 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Safety | 7 of 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Space & cargo | 4 of 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Performance | 0 of 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Tech & comfort | 1 of 5 | 4 | 0 |
Common questions about the Toyota Grand Highlander head-to-heads
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the Toyota Grand Highlander or the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The Toyota Grand Highlander wins clearly, 97.4 to 52.2, on tech & comfort, safety, fuel & range. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Toyota Grand Highlander vs 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Toyota Grand Highlander or the Ford Explorer?
The Toyota Grand Highlander edges it, 85.5 to 80.1, on fuel & range, safety. The Ford Explorer is ahead on tech & comfort. Raise the tech & comfort weight from 3 to 4.7 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Toyota Grand Highlander vs 2026 Ford Explorer). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Toyota Grand Highlander or the Kia Telluride?
The Toyota Grand Highlander wins clearly, 97 to 75.6, on fuel & range, safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2025 Toyota Grand Highlander vs 2025 Kia Telluride). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Toyota Grand Highlander or the Hyundai Palisade?
The Hyundai Palisade wins clearly, 93.6 to 85.8, on tech & comfort, price, performance. The Toyota Grand Highlander is ahead on space & cargo and safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Hyundai Palisade comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Toyota Grand Highlander vs 2026 Hyundai Palisade). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Toyota Grand Highlander or the Honda Pilot?
The Honda Pilot edges it, 91.1 to 85.3, on tech & comfort, safety, performance. The Toyota Grand Highlander is ahead on fuel & range and space & cargo. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Honda Pilot comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Toyota Grand Highlander vs 2026 Honda Pilot). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Where does the Toyota Grand Highlander win and lose against its rivals?
The Grand Highlander leads on fuel & range in 9 of 9, space & cargo in 4 of 4, safety in 7 of 9; it trails on performance in 6 of 6, tech & comfort in 4 of 5, price in 2 of 3. 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.