2026 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Review

Picture of the 2026 Jeep Wrangler

2026 Jeep
Wrangler

MSRP*: $34,895 to $79,995
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2025 Toyota
Grand Highlander Hybrid

MSRP*: $44,210 to $58,775
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MPG - City 17 - 20 MPG 26 - 37 MPG
MPG - Hwy 22 - 23 MPG 27 - 34 MPG
Seating Capacity 4 - 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 31.7 - 72.4 ft3 97.5 ft3
Engine
  • 270-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 285-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 470-hp, 6.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 245-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 362-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic, Manual Automatic, Continuously Variable
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 270 - 470 hp 245 - 362 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 3,500 lbs 3,500 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 166.8 - 188.4 in 201.4 in
Exterior Width 73.9 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 40.8 - 41.2 in
Rear 35.7 - 38.3 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 40.7 - 42.6 in
Rear 40.2 - 41.7 in
Front 40.0 - 41.5 in
Rear 38.5 - 40.2 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Jeep Wrangler offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, with comparable head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Jeep Wrangler and the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.

Convenience
The Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Jeep Wrangler, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Jeep Wrangler will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.

Dimensions
Since the Jeep Wrangler is much slimmer than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Jeep Wrangler, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.

Handling
The Jeep Wrangler has the same turning radius as the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Jeep Wrangler will do just as well as the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Jeep Wrangler has a little more horsepower than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Jeep Wrangler does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.

Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Jeep Wrangler seats a lot fewer people than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid. The Jeep Wrangler has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.