Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Toyota 4Runner
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 25 mpg combined versus 23 mpg for the Toyota 4Runner, a 2 mpg advantage and costs about $0 less per year to fuel.
Across 3 measured categories, the Jeep Grand Cherokee leads in 3. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2027
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 87 configurations
2015–2026
Toyota 4Runner
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 42 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Toyota 4Runner |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 25 mpg ✓ | 23 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 23 mpg | 23 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 30 mpg ✓ | 26 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,650 | $2,650 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 177 g/mi ✓ | 380 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI, 3.6, SIDI; PHEV, 5.7 | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, SIDI & PFI, SIDI & PFI; with Stop-Start, 4.0 |
| Transmissions | Automatic 8-spd | Automatic (S8), Automatic (S5) |
| Drivetrains | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular, Regular Gas and Electricity, Midgrade | Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Years covered | 2015–2027 | 2015–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 87 | 42 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Grand Cherokee vs 4Runner: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Jeep Grand Cherokee or the Toyota 4Runner?
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 25 mpg combined versus 23 mpg for the Toyota 4Runner, a 2 mpg advantage and costs about $0 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Toyota 4Runner runs about $2,650 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,650 for the Jeep Grand Cherokee — a difference of roughly $0 per year.
What engines do the Grand Cherokee and 4Runner offer?
Jeep Grand Cherokee: SIDI, 3.6, SIDI; PHEV, 5.7. Toyota 4Runner: SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, SIDI & PFI, SIDI & PFI; with Stop-Start, 4.0.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Toyota 4Runner as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they compete directly.
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