Toyota 4Runner vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Jeep Grand Cherokee to the dealership as the Toyota 4Runner. The Jeep Grand Cherokee doesn't pale in comparison to the 4Runner with respect to fuel economy. There frankly isn't much of a difference in gas mileage here, but if you must know, the Toyota 4Runner is a little more economical than the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Toyota 4Runner isn't much less pricey than the Jeep Grand Cherokee regarding MSRP.

Utility
The Toyota 4Runner and the Grand Cherokee can accommodate the same number of passengers. The Toyota 4Runner is a better choice than the Jeep Grand Cherokee in terms of transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of gear or big dogs. The Jeep Grand Cherokee outpulls the 4Runner by a large margin.

Convenience
You will definitely have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Jeep than with the 4Runner.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Jeep Grand Cherokee offers a bit more head room than the Toyota 4Runner, there really isn't much of a difference. The Jeep Grand Cherokee provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Toyota 4Runner does.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Toyota 4Runner than the Grand Cherokee because of its bigger tank. The Jeep and the Toyota 4Runner compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
As far as horsepower, the Jeep Grand Cherokee packs quite a punch and will knock the Toyota 4Runner down a few rungs. However, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Toyota 4Runner most definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Jeep Grand Cherokee's engine is a bit smaller than the 4Runner's, but not terribly so. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Toyota 4Runner is substantially more powerful than the Jeep.

Warranty
The Jeep and the Toyota 4Runner have the same basic warranty.