2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Toyota 4Runner
Comparison
Highlighted Features
2024 4Runner
2024Grand Cherokee
Adaptive cruise control
Yes
Yes
Engine
4.0L V6
3.6L Pentastar V6
Horsepower
270
293
Estimated Combined (MPG)
17
22
Speakers
8
6
Base MSRP
$40,705
$36,495
Whole vehicle warranty months / (miles)
36 / 36000
36 / 36000
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Toyota 4Runner vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee
Performance
- All Toyota 4Runner models come with a 4.0-liter DOHC V6 engine with Dual Independent Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) that generates an output of 270 horsepower and 278 lb.-ft. of torque. Comparatively, the Jeep Grand Cherokee has a 3.6L Pentastar® V6 Engine that delivers up to 293 horsepower and 257 lb.-ft. of torque.
- The Toyota 4Runner has a 5-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) and sequential shift mode. Similarly, all Jeep Grand Cherokee trims have an 8-speed Automatic Transmission.
- The Toyota 4Runner SR5, TRD Sport, SR5 Premium, and Limited are available in either RWD or 4WD, while the TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium, and TRD Pro come standard with 4WD. The 4WD Toyota 4Runner Limited comes standard with full-time 4WD, while all other 4WD 4Runner trims come with part-time 4WD. On the other hand, the Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A comes standard with RWD, while the Laredo, Laredo X, Altitude, and Limited are available in both RWD and 4WD options. The Altitude X, Overland, Summit, and Summit Reserve are available only in 4WD.
- Multi-terrain select comes standard on the Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium, and the TRD Pro. On the other hand, the Jeep Grand Cherokee comes standard with Sport Mode, and the Selec-Terrain® System is exclusive to the Overland, Summit, and Summit Reserve models.
- All Toyota 4Runner models have a coil-spring independent double-wishbone front suspension with a stabilizer bar and a coil-spring 4-link with lateral rod rear suspension and stabilizer bar. The TRD Off-Road and TRD Off-Road Premium have the optional Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS), while the Limited and TRD Sport come standard with an X-REAS Sport Enhancement Suspension. The TRD Pro model also has TRD FOX® high-performance shocks featuring rear remote reservoirs and TRD-tuned front springs. In contrast, all Jeep Grand Cherokee models have a normal duty suspension, and a Rear Load-Leveling Suspension is available on select trims. A Quadra-Lift® Air Suspension is standard on the Overland, Summit, and Summit Reserve.
- All Toyota 4Runner models come standard with Engine speed-sensing Variable Flow Control (VFC) power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering. In contrast, all Jeep Grand Cherokee models have an Electric Power Steering.
Toyota 4Runner vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee
Fuel Economy
- All models of the Toyota 4Runner have EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 16 mpg in the city, 19 mpg on the highway, and 17 mpg combined.
- The Jeep Grand Cherokee models have EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 19/26/22 mpg (city/hwy/combined). However, the Grand Cherokee L 2WD models have EPA-estimated ratings of 19/26/21 mpg (city/hwy/combined). The L 4WD with a V6 engine has 18/25/21 mpg (city/hwy/combined) EPA-estimated ratings, while the L 4WD with a V8 engine has 14/22/17 mpg (city/hwy/combined) EPA-estimated ratings.
Toyota 4Runner vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee
Technology
- The Toyota 4Runner comes standard with an 8-in. touchscreen, eight speakers, AM/FM radio, Android Auto™, Apple CarPlay®, compatibility. It also includes a USB media port, two USB charge ports, advanced voice recognition, Bluetooth®, and a three-month SiriusXM® trial subscription.
- In comparison, the Jeep Grand Cherokee has Uconnect® 5 with an 8.4-in. Touchscreen and six speakers in the Altitude X and lower trims, while the Limited, Overland, Summit, and Summit Reserve trims include a 10.1-in. Touch Screen Display. AM/FM radio, Streaming Audio, Integrated Voice Command, and Hands-Free Calling are included across all Grand Cherokee trims. A SiriusXM® Radio Trial is standard on the Laredo A up to the Altitude X, while a 3-month SiriusXM® 360L trial is standard on the Limited and higher trims.
- Premium Audio adds HD Radio™ and a Dynamic Navigation trial for up to 3 years, and is standard on the SR5 Premium, TRD Off-Road Premium, Limited, and TRD Pro. It is also available on the SR5, TRD Sport, and TRD Off-Road as part of an option package. For enhanced audio entertainment, the Limited and TRD Pro come standard with a 15-speaker JBL® Premium Audio system including a subwoofer and amplifier. In comparison, the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited and higher trims come with a 3-month trial of TomTom Navigation via the Uconnect® 5 Nav system. Moreover, the Grand Cherokee’s Limited, Overland, Summit, and Summit Reserve trims include nine amplified speakers with a subwoofer, while the top-tier Summit Reserve comes standard with 19 speakers.
- All Toyota 4Runner models come standard with a Smart Key System with Push Button Start and remote illuminated entry, along with an in-key remote keyless entry system. Moreover, remote start is included on the Limited and TRD Pro via a 1-year trial of Remote Connect, which also allows you to lock/unlock doors, start and stop the vehicle, locate your last parked location, and more. Remote Connect is 4G network dependent. In comparison, remote start is not available on the base model Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A but is optional on the Laredo and Laredo X. It is standard on the other trims. All Grand Cherokee trims come standard with push-button start and front door and liftgate passive entry and lock, while the higher trims feature front and rear door and liftgate passive entry and lock.
- All Toyota 4Runner models come standard with an Optitron instrumentation LCD with odometer, tripmeters, and average fuel economy indicator, plus a Multi-Information Display (MID) with outside temperature, clock, average fuel economy, and distance to empty indicators. In contrast, the Jeep Grand Cherokee comes standard with a 10.25-in. Cluster TFT color display. A Map-in Cluster display comes standard on the Overland, Summit, and Summit Reserve.
- An auto-dimming rearview mirror comes standard with the Toyota 4Runner SR5 Premium, TRD Off-Road Premium, Limited, and the TRD Pro trims. Comparatively, the Jeep Grand Cherokee has a standard Rear-View Day/Night Mirror on the Limited and lower trims. An automatic-dimming rear-view mirror is standard on the Overland, Summit, and Summit Reserve.
- On the Toyota 4Runner, an overhead console with Multi-Terrain Select (MTS) and Crawl Control (CRAWL) switches come standard with the TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium, and the TRD Pro. Similarly, the Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland and higher trims come with a Selec-Terrain® System, which integrates crawl control into select drive modes.
- The Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium and TRD Pro come equipped with a Multi-Terrain Monitor (MTM) featuring selectable front, side, or rear views. Similarly, the Jeep Grand Cherokee has an Integrated off-road camera, available on the Limited and Overland trims and standard on the Summit and Summit Reserve trims.
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Toyota 4Runner vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee
Safety & Convenience
- The Toyota 4Runner comes standard with eight airbags: driver and front passenger TAP (thorax, abdomen, pelvis) front seat-mounted side airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, front and all-row (third-row airbags on all models) roll-sensing side curtain airbags (RSCA). In comparison, the Jeep Grand Cherokee also comes with eight airbags, including Advanced Multistage front airbags, front seat-mounted side airbags, side-curtain front and rear airbags, a driver inflatable knee-bolster airbag, and a passenger inflatable knee-bolster airbag.
- All Toyota 4Runner models come with the Star Safety System™ with Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control, Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Smart Stop Technology® (SST). Comparatively, the Jeep Grand Cherokee includes Anti-Lock 4-wheel Disc Brakes, Electronic Stability Control, Four-Wheel Traction Control, Hill Start Assist, and Advanced Brake Assist.
- Rear Occupancy Alert comes standard on all trims of the Toyota 4Runner. Similarly, the Jeep Grand Cherokee comes standard with Rear-Seat Object Alert across all trims.
- Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) comes standard on all Toyota 4Runner models. Similarly, all Grand Cherokee models come with Blind-Spot and Cross-Path Detection.
- Front and rear parking assist sonar is exclusively included on the Limited trim of the Toyota 4Runner. Comparatively, ParkSense® Rear Park-Assist with Stop is included on some trims of the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
- All models of the Toyota 4Runner come with Toyota Safety Sense™ P (TSS-P), including Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Lane Departure Alert (LDA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC). Comparatively, the Jeep Grand Cherokee has some similar features, such as Full-Speed Forward-Collision Warning Plus and Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go on all trims. Intersection Collision-Assist System is included on selected trims.
- Panoramic View Monitor with 360-degree overhead View in low-speed drive and reverse, and Curb View is standard on the Toyota 4Runner Limited and TRD Pro and is available on the TRD Sport, SR5 Premium, and TRD Off-Road Premium. On the other hand, an Integrated Off-Road Camera and a Surround View Camera System are standard on the Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit and Summit Reserve, and available on the Limited and Overland models.
Reliability
- The Toyota 4Runner comes with a Basic Warranty for 36 months/36,000 miles, a Corrosion Perforation Warranty for 60 months/unlimited miles, a Powertrain Warranty for 60 months/60,000 miles, and a Restraint Systems Warranty for 60 months/60,000 miles.
- The Jeep Grand Cherokee comes with a Basic Warranty for 36 months/36,000 miles, a Powertrain Warranty for 60 months/60,000 miles, and an Anti-Corrosion Perforation Warranty for 60 months/unlimited mileage. However, the Jeep Grand Cherokee doesn’t have a separate Restraint Systems Warranty mentioned on the manufacturer’s website.
- Every 2024 Toyota 4Runner comes with ToyotaCare, a maintenance plan that covers normal factory scheduled maintenance for 2 years/25,000 miles, whichever comes first. Conversely, the Jeep Grand Cherokee has the Jeep Wave® Program, granting owners complimentary maintenance for the initial two years with unlimited mileage.
- All Toyota 4Runner models have 24-hour Roadside Assistance for 2 years and unlimited miles. In comparison, the Jeep Grand Cherokee has roadside assistance for 5 years/60,000 miles.
Toyota 4Runner vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee
Design
- The Toyota 4Runner comes standard with 40/20/40 split, reclining fold-flat second-row seats across all trims, while 50/50 split third-row seats are optional on the SR5, SR5 Premium, and Limited. The Toyota 4Runner SR5 and TRD Off-Road come with fabric-trimmed seats, while the TRD Sport, SR5 Premium, TRD Off-Road Premium, and TRD Pro come with SofTex®-trimmed seats. The Toyota 4Runner Limited comes standard with Perforated leather-trimmed seats.
- In comparison, the Jeep Grand Cherokee comes standard with 60/40 folding second-row seats and does not have a 3rd row. The Grand Cherokee comes standard with cloth seats on the Laredo trims, while the Altitude and Altitude X trims upgrade to capri leatherette/suede-trimmed seat surfaces. The Limited trim has capri leatherette-trimmed seat surfaces, while the Overland and Summit trims have Nappa leather-trimmed seats. The top-of-the-line Summit Reserve comes with Palermo leather-trimmed seat surfaces.
- The Toyota 4Runner Limited and TRD Pro come standard with dual-zone automatic climate control with air filter and second-row vents. All other trims come standard with air conditioning with an air filter and second-row vents. On the Jeep Grand Cherokee, dual-zone auto temperature control is standard, while 4-zone automatic temperature control is standard on the Summit and Summit Reserve, and is available on the Overland trim.
- The Toyota 4Runner comes standard with a heated steering wheel on the SR5 Premium, TRD Off-Road Premium, Limited, and TRD Pro. On the Jeep Grand Cherokee, a heated steering wheel is standard on the Altitude trims, the Limited, Overland, and the Summit trims.
- LED headlights, LED high beams, LED fog lights, and LED tail lights come standard on all models of the Toyota 4Runner. Auto on/off headlights are exclusively standard on the Limited and TRD Pro. Comparatively, the Jeep Grand Cherokee comes with automatic headlamps, front and rear LED map pockets, LED reflector headlamps as standard and the higher trims include additional lights such as Bi-Function LED premium reflector headlamps, front corner LED lamps, and multi-color ambient LED interior lighting.
- The Toyota 4Runner comes with various wheel options, including 17-in. 6-spoke alloy wheels on the SR5 and SR5 Premium, 20-in. split 6-spoke alloy wheels on the TRD Sport and Limited, 17-in. 7-spoke alloy wheels with black accents on the TRD Off-Road and TRD Off-Road Premium, and 17-in. matte-black TRD alloy wheels on the TRD Pro. In contrast, the Grand Cherokee lineup also has a range of wheel sizes, from 17 in. on the Laredo to 21 in. on the Summit Reserve.
- Heated power outside mirrors are a standard feature on the Toyota 4Runner, with the higher trims also including turn signal indicators. Similarly, heated exterior mirrors come standard on all trims of the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the higher trims include turn signals.
- Power tilt/slide moonroof with sunshade comes standard on the Limited and TRD Pro and is optional on the SR5 Premium and TRD Off-Road Premium. In contrast, a power sunroof is standard on the Grand Cherokee Laredo X and Altitude X, while a dual-pane panoramic sunroof is standard on the Overland and higher, and is available on the Limited as an option.
Features & Specifications
- The Toyota 4Runner has a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 6,100 lbs. for the 4X2 models and 6,300 lbs. for the 4X4 models. In contrast, all Jeep Grand Cherokee models have a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 6,050 lbs.
- All Toyota 4Runner models have a towing capacity of 5,000 pounds. An integrated towing receiver hitch and wiring harness with 4- and 7-pin connectors is also included. In comparison, the Jeep Grand Cherokee models equipped with a V6 engine have a towing capacity of up to 6,200 pounds, but only the Summit and Summit Reserve trims come with a Class IV Receiver-Hitch.
- The Toyota 4Runner has an overall height of 71.5 in., an overall width of 75.8 in., overall length of 190.2 in. for most trims. However, the Limited has a length of 190.7 in., and the TRD Off-Road and TRD Off-Road Premium have a length of 191.3 in. In contrast, the Jeep Grand Cherokee has an overall height of 70.8 in., an overall width of 77.5 in., and an overall length of 193.5 in. The Overland, Summit, and Summit Reserve stand taller with a height of 70.9 in.
- The Toyota 4Runner has a wheelbase measuring 109.8 in., whereas the Jeep Grand Cherokee’s wheelbase measures 116.7 in.
- The Toyota 4Runner has a maximum cargo volume of 89.7 cu. ft., while the Jeep Grand Cherokee has a maximum interior cargo volume of 70.8 cu. ft.
- The Toyota 4Runner’s base trim has an MSRP of $40,705. In comparison, the Jeep Grand Cherokee starts at a lower MSRP of $36,495.
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Toyota 4Runner vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee
Conclusion
- The Toyota 4Runner has a range of suspension options. A Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) is available on the TRD Off-Road and TRD Off-Road Premium, while the Limited and TRD Sport come standard with the X-REAS Sport Enhancement Suspension. In comparison, the Jeep Grand Cherokee has Quadra-Lift® Air Suspension only for the Overland, Summit, and Summit Reserve.
- The Toyota 4Runner has a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 6,100 lbs for the 4X2 models and 6,300 lbs for the 4X4 models. In contrast, all Jeep Grand Cherokee models have a rating of 6,050 lbs.
- All Toyota 4Runner models include an integrated towing receiver hitch and wiring harness with 4- and 7-pin connectors also included. On the Jeep Grand Cherokee, a Class IV Receiver-Hitch is included only with the Summit and Summit Reserve.
- The Toyota 4Runner has a maximum cargo volume of 89.7 cu. ft, while the Jeep Grand Cherokee has a maximum interior volume of 70.8 cu. ft.