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2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2026 Toyota 4Runner

2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2026 Toyota 4Runner shown side by side

In the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Toyota 4Runner matchup, the Grand Cherokee is the pick for drivers here in Western Pennsylvania who want more power than the gas 4Runner or a lower launch price at the 4x4 entry point. It also holds a higher NHTSA overall rating, and it carries a higher towing rating with the 2.0L turbo or on the 3.6L Laredo 4x4. The 4Runner is the better choice if you want more cargo room or an optional third row on the gas SR5 or Limited. Its i-FORCE MAX hybrid makes more torque than the Grand Cherokee's 2.0L, and its TRD Pro and Trailhunter have the steeper approach angle.

2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2026 Toyota 4Runner shown side by side
  • At a Glance
  • Price at Launch
  • Engines and Fuel Economy
  • Off-Road Capability
  • Towing, Cargo and Seating
  • Safety Ratings and Driver Assistance
  • Warranty
  • 2026 Grand Cherokee Trims
  • 2026 Toyota 4Runner Grades
  • Why Buy Your Grand Cherokee From Us
  • FAQ

At a Glance

Here is where the 2026 Grand Cherokee and the 2026 4Runner each come out ahead.

Category 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2026 Toyota 4Runner
Price at launch Lower at the 4x4 entry point Higher at the 4x4 entry point
Power More power than the gas 4Runner More torque from the i-FORCE MAX hybrid than the Grand Cherokee 2.0L
EPA fuel economy Matches or beats the gas 4Runner's combined rating with the same drive The i-FORCE MAX hybrid 4x4 rates higher than any Grand Cherokee 4x4
Off-road More ground clearance with Quadra-Lift air suspension at Position 2 (Summit) than the 4Runner Trailhunter and TRD Pro; a steeper departure angle on standard suspension than any 4Runner On the Trailhunter and TRD Pro, a steeper approach angle than the Grand Cherokee Summit at Position 2 and more ground clearance than a Grand Cherokee on standard suspension
Towing Rated higher with the 2.0L turbo, 4x2 or 4x4, properly equipped, and on the 3.6L Laredo 4x4 Rated lower on every trim, and lowest on the Platinum, Trailhunter and TRD Pro
Cargo room Less behind both rows More behind both rows
Seating More rear leg room Optional third row on the gas SR5 and Limited
NHTSA overall rating Higher Lower
Screen size Standard on every trim, and bigger than the 4Runner display on the SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road and TRD Off-Road i-FORCE MAX Bigger than the Grand Cherokee's on every Premium and Limited trim and on the Platinum, Trailhunter and TRD Pro
Fuel tank Bigger Smaller
Best fit Shoppers who want more power than the gas 4Runner, a lower launch price at the 4x4 entry point and a higher NHTSA overall rating Shoppers who want more cargo room, an optional third row on the gas SR5 or Limited, the i-FORCE MAX hybrid or the steeper approach angle of the Trailhunter and TRD Pro

The two also tie on their NHTSA side-crash rating and on basic and powertrain warranty coverage.

2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee launch pricing compared with the 2026 Toyota 4Runner

Price at Launch

At the 4x4 entry point, the 2026 Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4 with the 3.6L V-6 launched $2,950 below the 2026 4Runner SR5 4x4 with the gas i-FORCE 2.4L.

2026 configuration MSRP at Launch, Excluding Destination
Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4, 3.6L V-6 $40,920
Toyota 4Runner SR5 4x2, gas i-FORCE 2.4L $41,370
Toyota 4Runner SR5 4x4, gas i-FORCE 2.4L $43,870
Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road i-FORCE MAX 4x4 $53,090

For a particular vehicle's price, see our 2026 Grand Cherokee inventory, and for current deals, see our new vehicle specials.

2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines and fuel economy compared with the 2026 Toyota 4Runner

Engines and Fuel Economy

The 2026 Grand Cherokee and 2026 4Runner each offer 2 engines, all paired with an 8-speed automatic.

Engine Horsepower Torque Transmission Where offered
Grand Cherokee 2.0L Hurricane 4 Turbo 324 hp 332 lb-ft 8-speed automatic Standard on the Laredo Altitude
Grand Cherokee 3.6L V-6 293 hp - 8-speed automatic Laredo 4x4
4Runner i-FORCE 2.4L turbo 4-cylinder (gas) 278 hp 317 lb-ft 8-speed automatic Every gas 4Runner, 4x2 and 4x4
4Runner i-FORCE MAX 2.4L turbo 4-cylinder hybrid 326 hp (Trailhunter: 323 hp) 465 lb-ft 8-speed automatic TRD Off-Road i-FORCE MAX, TRD Off-Road Premium i-FORCE MAX, Limited i-FORCE MAX, Platinum, Trailhunter and TRD Pro, all 4x4

Every engine in both SUVs is EPA rated on regular gasoline, and the ratings change with drive.

Engine and drive EPA city / highway / combined (mpg)
Grand Cherokee 2.0L Hurricane 4 Turbo, 4x2 21 / 27 / 23
Grand Cherokee 3.6L V-6, 4x2 19 / 26 / 22
Grand Cherokee 2.0L Hurricane 4 Turbo, 4x4 20 / 25 / 22
Grand Cherokee 3.6L V-6, 4x4 19 / 26 / 22
4Runner gas i-FORCE, 4x2 22 combined
4Runner gas i-FORCE, 4x4 21 combined
4Runner i-FORCE MAX hybrid, 4x4 23 combined

The Grand Cherokee's 2.0L turbo makes 46 more horsepower and 15 more lb-ft of torque than the gas 4Runner. With the same drive, every Grand Cherokee matches or beats the gas 4Runner on combined EPA ratings. The 4Runner's i-FORCE MAX hybrid answers with 133 more lb-ft of torque than the Grand Cherokee's turbo four, and its 4x4 combined EPA rating tops every Grand Cherokee 4x4.

2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee off-road capability compared with the 2026 Toyota 4Runner

Off-Road Capability

Neither SUV leads on every off-road measure, and the hardware each one carries changes by trim.

Trim Named off-road hardware
Grand Cherokee Laredo Altitude Selec-Terrain, Quadra-Trac I 4WD and front axle disconnect on 4x4 builds
Grand Cherokee Limited Reserve Quadra-Trac I 4x4 System on 4x4 builds
Grand Cherokee Summit Quadra-Lift Air Suspension, plus Quadra-Drive II 4WD, a rear eLSD and Hill Descent Control on 4x4 builds
4Runner TRD Off-Road i-FORCE MAX 4 prewired auxiliary switches, available
4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium i-FORCE MAX 4 prewired auxiliary switches and a Stabilizer Disconnect Mechanism, both available

Ground clearance and approach and departure angles vary with suspension on the Grand Cherokee and with trim on the 4Runner.

Version Ground clearance Approach angle Departure angle
Grand Cherokee, standard suspension 8.4 in 20.5° 26.6°
Grand Cherokee Summit, Quadra-Lift air suspension at Position 2 10.9 in 28.2° -
4Runner SR5 8.1 in 18° 22°
4Runner TRD Sport, Limited (gas), Limited i-FORCE MAX and Platinum 8.8 in 18° 22°
4Runner TRD Sport Premium 9.1 in 18° 22°
4Runner TRD Off-Road (gas) 8.1 in 19° 24°
4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium (gas), TRD Off-Road i-FORCE MAX and TRD Off-Road Premium i-FORCE MAX 9.1 in 19° 24°
4Runner Trailhunter and TRD Pro 10.1 in 33° 24°

The Grand Cherokee's breakover angle is 19.1 degrees on standard suspension and 24 degrees with Quadra-Lift air suspension at Position 2. Jeep also rates the Grand Cherokee for water fording up to 24 inches.

The 4Runner Trailhunter and TRD Pro clear more ground than a Grand Cherokee on standard suspension. Their approach angle is also 4.8 degrees steeper than the Grand Cherokee Summit's at Quadra-Lift Position 2. With Quadra-Lift air suspension at Position 2, the Grand Cherokee Summit has 0.8 inch more ground clearance than either of those 4Runner trims. On standard suspension, the Grand Cherokee's departure angle beats every 4Runner's; its margin over the TRD Off-Road builds, the TRD Pro and the Trailhunter is 2.6 degrees.

2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee towing, cargo and seating compared with the 2026 Toyota 4Runner

Towing, Cargo and Seating

The Grand Cherokee 2.0L, properly equipped as a 4x2 or 4x4, and the 3.6L Laredo 4x4 are both rated to tow more than any 2026 4Runner.

Engine or trim Towing rating
Grand Cherokee 2.0L Hurricane 4 Turbo, 4x2 or 4x4, properly equipped 6,200 lb
Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4, 3.6L V-6 6,200 lb
4Runner SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Sport Premium, TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium and Limited (gas), plus the TRD Off-Road i-FORCE MAX, TRD Off-Road Premium i-FORCE MAX and Limited i-FORCE MAX 6,000 lb
4Runner Platinum, Trailhunter and TRD Pro 5,800 lb

Those Grand Cherokee ratings are 200 lb above most 4Runner trims and 400 lb above the 4Runner Platinum, TRD Pro and Trailhunter.

By each maker's published figures, the 4Runner holds more cargo behind both rows, while the Grand Cherokee gives second-row passengers more leg room.

Space 2026 Grand Cherokee 2026 4Runner
Seating Up to 5 5, with an optional third row for 7 on the gas SR5 and Limited (4x2 and 4x4)
Rear leg room 38.2 in 34.8 in
Cargo behind the front row 70.8 cu ft 90.2 cu ft on gas trims; 82.6 cu ft on i-FORCE MAX trims
Cargo behind the second row 37.7 cu ft 48.4 cu ft on gas trims; 42.6 cu ft on i-FORCE MAX trims
Fuel tank 23 gal 19.0 gal

With the optional third row on a gas SR5 or Limited, the 4Runner has 84.4 cubic feet behind the front row, 44.8 behind the second and 12.1 behind the third.

The Grand Cherokee's fuel tank holds 4 more gallons than the 4Runner's.

2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee safety ratings and driver assistance compared with the 2026 Toyota 4Runner

Safety Ratings and Driver Assistance

The 2026 Grand Cherokee has a higher NHTSA overall rating than the 2026 4Runner.

NHTSA rating 2026 Grand Cherokee 2026 4Runner
Overall 5 stars 4 stars
Frontal crash 5 stars 4 stars
Side crash 5 stars 5 stars
Rollover 4 stars 3 stars on 4x4 models; 4 stars on 4x2 models

Ratings change as new tests are published. Check NHTSA.gov for the latest.

Both SUVs come standard with a set of driver-assistance systems: the 4Runner on every trim, and the Grand Cherokee on the Laredo Altitude, Limited, Limited Reserve and Summit.

Model Standard driver-assistance systems
Grand Cherokee Laredo Altitude, Limited, Limited Reserve and Summit Active Driving Assist System; Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking; Pedestrian / Cyclist Detection Automatic Emergency Braking; Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go; Active Lane Management System; Blind Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross-Path Detection System; Traffic Sign Recognition; Intersection Collision Assist System; Rain Brake Support; ParkView Rear Back-Up Camera; ParkSense Rear Park Assist with Stop
Every 4Runner, through Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 Pre-Collision System w/ Pedestrian Detection; Lane Tracing Assist; Dynamic Radar Cruise Control; Lane Departure Alert w/ Steering Assist; Automatic High Beams; Road Sign Assist; Proactive Drive Assist

Blind Spot Monitoring and ParkSense Rear Park Assist with Stop are standard on those Grand Cherokee trims. On the 4Runner, Blind Spot Monitor, Front and Rear Parking Assist and Panoramic View Monitor are available.

2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee warranty coverage compared with the 2026 Toyota 4Runner

Warranty

Jeep and Toyota each back their 2026 SUV with basic, powertrain and corrosion perforation coverage.

Coverage 2026 Grand Cherokee 2026 4Runner
Basic 36 months/36,000 miles 36 months/36,000 miles
Powertrain 60 months/60,000 miles 60 months/60,000 miles
Corrosion perforation 60 months/unlimited miles 60 months/unlimited miles on the TRD Pro and every gas trim except the TRD Sport Premium; 60 months/60,000 miles on the TRD Sport Premium and every i-FORCE MAX trim except the TRD Pro

Basic and powertrain coverage are the same on both SUVs. On i-FORCE MAX models, the 4Runner's hybrid system is covered for 96 months/100,000 miles and its hybrid battery for 120 months/150,000 miles. The Grand Cherokee also carries roadside assistance for 60 months/60,000 miles. After you buy, our service department looks after your Grand Cherokee.

2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee trims

2026 Grand Cherokee Trims

Every 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee comes with the Uconnect 5 NAV system and a 12.3-inch touchscreen. The Limited, Limited Reserve and Summit build on the Laredo Altitude with more comfort and technology.

Trim What it brings
Laredo Altitude 2.0L Hurricane 4 Turbo; 10.25-inch digital cluster; wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; 6 premium speakers; heated front seats; power liftgate
Limited Adds to the Laredo Altitude: 9 premium speakers with a subwoofer and 506-watt amplifier; heated second-row seats; driver's-seat memory
Limited Reserve Adds to the Limited: dual-pane panoramic sunroof; Nappa leather; ventilated front seats; 20-inch wheels; wireless charging pad
Summit Adds to the Limited: Palermo leather; ventilated front and second-row seats; front-seat massage; 4-zone climate control; McIntosh audio with 19 speakers; 10.25-inch front-passenger touchscreen; full-size spare

The 2026 lineup also includes the Laredo, Laredo X and 85th Anniversary Edition.

2026 Toyota 4Runner grades

2026 Toyota 4Runner Grades

The 2026 Toyota 4Runner comes in 12 trims, 6 with the gas i-FORCE and 6 with the i-FORCE MAX hybrid.

Trim Engine and drive What sets it apart
SR5 Gas i-FORCE, 4x2 or 4x4 8-inch display; optional third row
TRD Sport Gas i-FORCE, 4x2 or 4x4 8-inch display; 8.8 in of ground clearance
TRD Sport Premium Gas i-FORCE, 4x2 or 4x4 14-inch display; 9.1 in of ground clearance
TRD Off-Road Gas i-FORCE, 4x4 8-inch display; 19° approach and 24° departure angles
TRD Off-Road Premium Gas i-FORCE, 4x4 14-inch display; 9.1 in of ground clearance; 19° approach and 24° departure angles
Limited Gas i-FORCE, 4x2 or 4x4 14-inch display; optional third row
TRD Off-Road i-FORCE MAX i-FORCE MAX hybrid, 4x4 8-inch display; 9.1 in of ground clearance
TRD Off-Road Premium i-FORCE MAX i-FORCE MAX hybrid, 4x4 14-inch display; 9.1 in of ground clearance
Limited i-FORCE MAX i-FORCE MAX hybrid, 4x4 14-inch display; 8.8 in of ground clearance
Platinum i-FORCE MAX hybrid, 4x4 14-inch display; 8.8 in of ground clearance; 5,800-lb towing rating
Trailhunter and TRD Pro i-FORCE MAX hybrid, 4x4 14-inch display; 10.1 in of ground clearance

Trims with the 14-inch display also get 14-speaker JBL audio.

2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee at Mike Kelly Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Hermitage

Why Buy Your Grand Cherokee From Us

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If a pre-owned Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep or Ram suits you better, see our CPO program, which comes in 2 tiers, CPO Base and CPO GO.

We sell the Grand Cherokee new, not the 4Runner. Request a test drive of a Grand Cherokee with us, and drive a 4Runner at a Toyota store before you decide.

Before you visit, you can start a trade-in appraisal or apply for pre-approval. Check our hours and directions when you are ready to come in.

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on the version. The 4Runner Trailhunter and TRD Pro have the steeper approach angle, at 33 degrees. A Grand Cherokee Summit with Quadra-Lift at Position 2 has more ground clearance than either, at 10.9 inches against 10.1.

Neither wins outright. The Grand Cherokee 2.0L makes 324 horsepower to the gas 4Runner's 278, and every Grand Cherokee comes with a 12.3-inch touchscreen. The 4Runner has Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 standard on every trim, and its i-FORCE MAX hybrid 4x4 has a higher combined EPA rating than any Grand Cherokee 4x4.

With the same drive, the Grand Cherokee's combined EPA ratings match or beat the gas 4Runner's. The 4Runner's i-FORCE MAX hybrid 4x4 is rated 23 mpg combined, against 22 for both Grand Cherokee 4x4 versions.

Comparing entry-level 4x4 models, the Grand Cherokee costs less at launch: its Laredo 4x4 with the 3.6L V-6 launched at $40,920, excluding destination. For a particular vehicle's price, see our Grand Cherokee inventory.

The Grand Cherokee is rated to tow more, at 6,200 lb with the 2.0L, properly equipped, or as a 3.6L Laredo 4x4. The 4Runner holds more cargo by each maker's published figures, and its gas SR5 and Limited offer an optional third row.

The 2026 Grand Cherokee has a 5-star overall rating from NHTSA, and the 2026 4Runner has a 4-star overall rating. Ratings change as new tests are published. Check NHTSA.gov for the latest.

We sell the Grand Cherokee new, not the 4Runner, so the best way to compare them is to drive both. Request a Grand Cherokee test drive with us, then try a 4Runner at a Toyota store.

We are in Hermitage, Pennsylvania, in the Shenango Valley. Our hours and directions will help you plan your visit.

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