Jeep Wrangler vs Toyota 4Runner (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$3,035
- Wrangler: $3,035 cheaper, 7 hp more.
- 4Runner: 3 mpg better, 4,000 lb more towing.
- 4Runner wins 5 of 9 measures.
| Measure | Wrangler | 4Runner | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $40,530 | $43,565 | Wrangler |
| Horsepower | 285 hp | 278 hp | Wrangler |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft to 295 lb-ft | 317 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG combined | 19 mpg | 22 mpg | 4Runner |
| Cargo, max | 31.7 cu ft to 72.4 cu ft | 90.2 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 12.9 cu ft | 48.4 cu ft | 4Runner |
| Rear legroom | 35.7 in | 34.8 in | Wrangler |
| Front legroom | 41.2 in | 41.8 in | 4Runner |
| Length | 166.8 in | 194.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 73.9 in | 77.9 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,003 lb | 4,455 lb to 4,870 lb | N/A |
| Towing | 2,000 lb | 6,000 lb | 4Runner |
| Seats | 4 | 5 | 4Runner |
| Ground clearance | 9.7 in | N/A | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 5.8 s estimate | N/A | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Wrangler 2 Door Sport 4WD $36,035 | 4Runner SR5 2WD $42,270 | $6,235 |
| 4Runner SR5 2WD $42,270 | Wrangler Sport S $42,185 | $85 |
Cost to run
Wrangler costs $1,381 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Wrangler | 4Runner |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $40,530 | $43,565 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $2,021 | $1,745 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $12,126 | $10,473 |
| Total, 6 years | $52,656 | $54,038 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: 4Runner wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Wrangler | 7% |
| MPG | 4Runner | 14% |
| Power | Wrangler | 2% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | 4Runner | 67% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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