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

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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

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8.2

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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.

TCC Likes

The off-road king
Overall toughness
Nothing else like it

Rugged exterior style
Strong, flexible V-6 powertrain
Perhaps the best Toyota truck interior

TCC Dislikes

On-road handling
Bouncy, jittery ride
Flat, unsupportive seats

Choppy highway ride (SR5)
Small third-row seat
Disappointing cargo space

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

Highway

21 mpg

22 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicles

Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

61.6

57.8

Front Leg Room (in)

41.0

41.7

Front Hip Room (in)

55.6

56.5

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

Third Hip Room (in)

Third Head Room (in)

Third Shoulder Room (in)

Third Leg Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

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 -

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

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

44.7

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

17.2

47.2

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

61.2

89.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4 x 0.5

12.3 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9 x 1.1

13.3 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-wheel

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.6

23.0

Steering

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

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.7

18.4

Tires

Spare Tire Size

LT255/75R17

Full Size

Front Tire Order Code

TT7

Spare Tire Order Code

TBB

Rear Tire Size

LT255/75R17

P245/60R20

Rear Tire Order Code

TT7

Front Tire Size

LT255/75R17

P245/60R20

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

- TBD -

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3951

4805

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

20 x 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

20 x 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

Full Size

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

Engine Type

Gas V6

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

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

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.06

3.22

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.61

2.04

Trans Order Code

DEH

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

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.46

3.52

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.72

1.4

Trans Type

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

Summary

Body Style

2 Door

Sport Utility Vehicle

Vehicle Name

Jeep Wrangler

Toyota 4Runner

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Coil Spring

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

0.79

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Double Wishbone

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

1.22

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

4-Link Rigid

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

10.2

9.8

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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