Compare 2012 Jeep Wrangler vs 2012 Toyota 4Runner

2012 Jeep Wrangler
2012 Toyota 4Runner
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4WD 2-Door Arctic
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Wrangler 4WD 2-Door Arctic 17 21 $26,413 $27,970
Wrangler 4WD 2-Door Call of Duty MW3 17 21 $28,256 $29,995
Wrangler 4WD 2-Door Freedom Edition 17 21 $21,461 $22,045
Wrangler 4WD 2-Door Rubicon 17 21 $28,256 $29,995
Wrangler 4WD 2-Door Sahara 17 21 $26,413 $27,970
Wrangler 4WD 2-Door Sport 17 21 $21,461 $22,045
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4-Door Altitude 16 21 $29,301 $31,045
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4-Door Arctic 16 21 $29,301 $31,045
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4-Door Call of Duty MW3 16 21 $31,781 $33,770
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4-Door Freedom Edition 16 21 $24,806 $25,545
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4-Door Rubicon 16 21 $31,781 $33,770
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4-Door Sahara 16 21 $29,301 $31,045
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4-Door Sport 16 21 $24,806 $25,545
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4-Door Sport RHD 16 20 $28,424 $29,435
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4WD 4-Door V6 Limited
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
4Runner 4WD 4-Door V6 Limited 17 22 $37,380 $40,630
4Runner 4WD 4-Door V6 SR5 17 22 $30,205 $32,830
4Runner 4WD 4-Door V6 Trail 17 22 $33,815 $36,755
4Runner RWD 4-Door V6 Limited 17 23 $35,508 $38,595
4Runner RWD 4-Door V6 SR5 17 23 $28,603 $31,090
Pricing
Invoice Price
$26,413
$37,380
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$27,970
$40,630
Monthly Payment Estimate
$466 / month
$677 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
6.8
8.2
TCC’s Bottom Line
The off-road-hardy 2012 Jeep Wrangler is still fine-tuned for adventurous weekend warriors, but it's become a little more tolerable for the commute. The brawny 2012 Toyota 4Runner targets off-road purists who sometimes need to haul the family—and it's better on the highway than you might think.
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Fuel Economy
City
17 mpg 17 mpg
Highway
21 mpg 22 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
4WD Sport Utility Vehicles Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Interior Dimensions
Second Leg Room (in)
35.6 32.9
Front Head Room (in)
41.3 39.3
Passenger Volume (ft³)
102.9 97.3
Second Hip Room (in)
44.7 55.7
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.8 57.8
Second Head Room (in)
40.3 38.6
Passenger Capacity
4 5
Second Shoulder Room (in)
61.6 57.8
Front Leg Room (in)
41.0 41.7
Front Hip Room (in)
55.6 56.5
Third Shoulder Room (in)
- NA
Third Leg Room (in)
- NA
Third Hip Room (in)
- NA
Third Head Room (in)
- NA
Exterior Dimensions
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
73.7 75.8
Track Width, Front (in)
61.9 63.2
Min Ground Clearance (in)
10.2 9.6
Length, Overall (in)
152.8 189.9
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
58.7 - TBD -
Height, Overall (in)
70.9 70.1
Liftover Height (in)
27.8 - TBD -
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.9 63.2
Wheelbase (in)
95.4 109.8
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
37.1 - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
61.2 89.7
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA NA
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
44.7 - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
17.2 47.2
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.9 x 1.1 13.3 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.4 x 0.5 12.3 x - TBD -
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
18.6 23.0
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.7 18.4
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
34.9 37.4
Steering Type
Pwr Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.5 2.7
Tires
Rear Tire Size
LT255/75R17 P245/60R20
Rear Tire Order Code
TT7 NA
Front Tire Size
LT255/75R17 P245/60R20
Spare Tire Size
LT255/75R17 Full Size
Front Tire Order Code
TT7 NA
Spare Tire Order Code
TBB NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
100 500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
150 - TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 5000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 - TBD -
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3951 4805
Wheels
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 20 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 Full Size
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 20 x 7.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
13.4 - TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600 - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
160 - TBD -
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
260 @ 4800 278 @ 4400
Engine Order Code
ERB 1GR
Displacement
3.6L/231 4.0L/241
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
285 @ 6400 270 @ 5600
Engine Type
Gas V6 Gas V6
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection Electronic Fuel Injection
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
21 22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
17 17
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
18 19
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
- TBD - NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.72 1.4
Trans Type
6 5
Drivetrain
4-Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
1.00 1.0
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.72
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
4.06 3.22
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.61 2.04
Trans Order Code
DEH NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.21 3.73
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.25 1.0
Trans Description Cont.
Manual Automatic w/Manual Shift
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
2.72 2.57
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.84 NA
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.46 3.52
Summary
Vehicle Name
Jeep Wrangler Toyota 4Runner
Body Style
2 Door Sport Utility Vehicle
Suspension
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - 0.79
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs Double Wishbone
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - 1.22
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent 4-Link Rigid
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs Coil Spring
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
Independent Independent
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
10.2 9.8
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
1 4
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
--
Overall Side Crash Rating
--
Side Barrier Rating
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Side Barrier Rating Driver
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Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
--
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
--
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
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Rollover Rating

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