Toyota Highlander Hybrid vs. Jeep Commander Review

Utility
Neither the Toyota Highlander Hybrid nor the Commander has a marked advantage as far as seating capacity. There's no clear winner between the Toyota Highlander Hybrid and the Jeep Commander regarding transporting cargo. Towing is substantially more the Jeep Commander's forte than it is the Toyota's.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Jeep Commander packs quite a punch and will knock the Toyota Highlander Hybrid down a few rungs. On the flip side, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums. With that kind of horsepower, the Jeep Commander is a legitimate speedster.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Jeep Commander than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid because of its larger tank. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid and the Jeep Commander compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
The Jeep Commander's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Highlander Hybrid.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Jeep Commander to the dealership as the Highlander Hybrid. The Jeep Commander will tax your gasoline budget tremendously more than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid will. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid will save you money at the pump compared to the Jeep Commander. In terms of MSRP, the Jeep Commander doesn't cost much less than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The Jeep Commander will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The Toyota will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Jeep Commander.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Jeep and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid most definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid and the Jeep Commander have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Jeep Commander. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid has no lessons to learn with respect to pickup from the Jeep.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the Jeep Commander's front cabin compared to the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. While the rear of the Toyota Highlander Hybrid offers a bit more head- and leg-room than the Commander, there really isn't much of a difference.

Warranty
The Commander and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid have the same basic after-sale protection.