Compare 2021 Jeep Wrangler vs 2021 Toyota 4Runner

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80th Anniversary 4x4
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Wrangler 80th Anniversary 4x4 22 24 $28,817 $29,370
Wrangler Freedom 4x4 17 25 $28,817 $29,370
Wrangler Islander 4x4 17 25 $28,817 $29,370
Wrangler Rubicon 4x4 17 25 $37,948 $39,820
Wrangler Sport 4x4 17 25 $28,817 $29,370
Wrangler Sport S 4x4 17 25 $28,817 $29,370
Wrangler Unlimited 80th Anniversary 4x4 21 24 $32,262 $32,870
Wrangler Unlimited Freedom 4x4 17 23 $32,262 $32,870
Wrangler Unlimited Islander 4x4 17 23 $32,262 $32,870
Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 392 4x4 13 17 $70,595 $74,795
Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4x4 17 23 $41,323 $43,320
Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4x4 17 23 $38,022 $39,770
Wrangler Unlimited Sahara Altitude 4x4 17 23 $38,022 $39,770
Wrangler Unlimited Sahara High Altitude 4x4 21 24 $38,022 $39,770
Wrangler Unlimited Sport 4x4 17 23 $32,262 $32,870
Wrangler Unlimited Sport 4x4 RHD 21 24 $38,308 $39,235
Wrangler Unlimited Sport Altitude 4x4 17 23 $32,262 $32,870
Wrangler Unlimited Sport S 4x4 17 23 $32,262 $32,870
Wrangler Unlimited Willys 4x4 17 23 $32,262 $32,870
Wrangler Unlimited Willys Sport 4x4 17 23 $32,262 $32,870
Wrangler Willys 4x4 17 25 $28,817 $29,370
Wrangler Willys Sport 4x4 17 25 $28,817 $29,370
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Limited 2WD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
4Runner Limited 2WD 16 19 $42,014 $45,670
4Runner Limited 4WD 16 19 $43,888 $47,705
4Runner Nightshade 2WD 16 19 $43,316 $47,085
4Runner Nightshade 4WD 16 19 $45,189 $49,120
4Runner SR5 2WD 16 19 $33,823 $36,765
4Runner SR5 4WD 16 19 $35,548 $38,640
4Runner SR5 Premium 2WD 16 19 $36,638 $39,825
4Runner SR5 Premium 4WD 16 19 $38,364 $41,700
4Runner TRD Off Road 4WD 16 19 $37,471 $40,730
4Runner TRD Off Road Premium 4WD 16 19 $39,858 $43,325
4Runner TRD Pro 4WD 16 19 $46,684 $50,745
4Runner Trail Special Edition 2WD 16 19 $35,639 $38,740
4Runner Trail Special Edition 4WD 16 19 $37,363 $40,615
4Runner Venture 4WD 16 19 $41,302 $44,895

2021 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2021 Toyota 4Runner: Compare SUVs

Joel Feder Joel Feder Interactive Content Manager

Off-roading and adventure seeking is a lifestyle. Not everyone cares, but those who do inevitably consider the Toyota 4Runner and Jeep Wrangler as their overlander of choice. The decision becomes a crossroads.

These two legendary icons created cult followings long before Tesla made such a thing, but for very different reasons. The 4Runner’s known for being ridiculously reliable while the Wrangler is infinitely customizable and can be a boulder-basher or sun chaser with removable doors and roof.

 
Pricing
Invoice Price
$28,817
$42,014
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$29,370
$45,670
Monthly Payment Estimate
$490 / month
$761 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
5.2
5.2
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2021 Jeep Wrangler SUV is an iconic off-roader that endures because it’s capable and cool. The 2021 Toyota 4Runner is a hugely capable and cool throwback SUV with a modern price attached.
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TCC Dislikes
Fuel Economy
City
22 mpg 16 mpg
Highway
24 mpg 19 mpg
Interior Dimensions
Front Hip Room (in)
53.9 56.5
Second Leg Room (in)
35.7 32.9
Front Head Room (in)
42.6 38.6
Second Hip Room (in)
45 55.7
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.7 57.8
Passenger Capacity
4 5
Second Head Room (in)
41.7 38.6
Second Shoulder Room (in)
57.7 57.8
Front Leg Room (in)
41.2 41.7
Third Leg Room (in)
- NA
Third Hip Room (in)
- NA
Third Head Room (in)
- NA
Third Shoulder Room (in)
- NA
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.9 63.2
Wheelbase (in)
96.8 109.8
Liftover Height (in)
30 -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
73.8 75.8
Track Width, Front (in)
62.9 63.2
Min Ground Clearance (in)
9.7 9
Length, Overall (in)
166.8 190.7
Height, Overall (in)
73.6 71.5
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
12.9 47.2
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
31.7 89.7
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
12.9 47.2
Brakes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.9 13.3
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.9 12.3
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
17.5 23
Steering
Steering Type
Re-Circulating Ball Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
34.5 37.4
Tires
Spare Tire Size
Full-Size Full-Size
Front Tire Order Code
TDB NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P255/70SR18 P245/60SR20
Rear Tire Order Code
TDB NA
Front Tire Size
P255/70SR18 P245/60SR20
Trailering
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
2000 5000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
200 500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
200 500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2000 5000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2000 5000
Weight Information
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
8016 -
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3948 4525
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
5000 6100
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)
- 3439
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)
- 2998
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 X 7.5 20 X 7.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 X 7.5 20 X 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Full-Size Full-Size
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)
650 750
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
220 -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
650 750
Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
270 @ 5250 270 @ 5600
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded V-6
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Sequential MPI
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
295 @ 3000 278 @ 4400
Engine Order Code
EC1 NA
Displacement
2.0 L/122 4.0 L/241
Engine Oil Cooler
Regular Duty None
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
23 17
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
24 19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
22 16
Transmission
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.29 3.22
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67 -
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.14 2.04
Trans Order Code
DFT NA
Transfer Case Model
Manual None
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.67 1.00
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 -
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.84 -
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.71 3.52
Trans PTO Access
No No
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.11 1.40
Trans Type
8 5
Transfer Case Power Take Off
No No
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.28 0.72
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Summary
Vehicle Name
Jeep Wrangler Toyota 4Runner
Body Code
S S
Body Style
Sport Utility Sport Utility
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear
Trailing Arm Multi-Link
Axle Type - Rear
Rigid Axle Rigid Axle
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
3.45 3.73
Suspension Type - Front
Leading Link Double Wishbone
Axle Type - Front
Non-Independent Independent
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
3.45 3.73
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.7 10.5
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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