2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Toyota 4Runner Performance & Towing

You’ll find energetic capability whether you opt for a 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee or a 2025 Toyota 4Runner. The Jeep Grand Cherokee comes standard with a 293-horsepower 3.6L Pentastar® V6 engine. Meanwhile, the Toyota 4Runner offers a choice between two engines: a standard 274-horsepower i-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged inline four-cylinder (I4) or an available 326-horsepower i-FORCE MAX 2.4L turbocharged I4 hybrid engine. Both offer terrain management systems, and the Grand Cherokee exclusively offers a Quadra-Lift® air suspension system. If you plan to tow a camper or small boat, you’ll find that the Grand Cherokee offers the higher towing capacity — 6,200 pounds to the 4Runner towing capacity of 6,000 pounds.

Engine specs are compared in the accompanying table for your quick reference.

2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Toyota 4Runner Interior Comfort & Space

The 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2025 Toyota 4Runner are both sizable SUVs with stylish and comfortable interiors. You and your co-pilot can fully relax thanks to the available heated and ventilated power-adjustable front seats in either SUV. You can also treat your second-row passengers to heated seatback comfort on select higher-level trims when you opt for either SUV. And a heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel is also available regardless of which SUV you choose. Both the Grand Cherokee and 4Runner are able to seat five passengers in the standard two-row configuration or up to seven passengers in their optional three-row configurations.

Key differences include:

• Second-Row Bucket Seats — The Grand Cherokee L three-row configuration is standard with second-row bucket seats, but you can add a second-row bench seat if you need the seven-passenger seating. Meanwhile, the 4Runner three-row SUV offers two rows of rear bench seating.
• Cargo Space — The Toyota 4Runner offers up to 90.2 cubic feet of cargo space behind the first row in its two-row model, or slightly less — 84.4 cubic feet — if you opt for the three-row model. The Jeep Grand Cherokee two-row SUV offers up to 70.8 cubic feet of cargo space or up to 84.6 cubic feet with the three-row Grand Cherokee L.
• Versatile Seating — The Grand Cherokee also offers a couple of additional rear-seat comfort features for you and your passengers’ benefit. Ventilated second-row seats are available to help keep your crew cool on hot summer days. Additionally, a power-folding third row is available to make your cargo-hauling easier.
• Elevated Front-Seat Comfort — In the Toyota 4Runner, you’ll find available eight-way power-adjustable front seats. Meanwhile, the Jeep Grand Cherokee enhances your comfort with available 12-way power-adjustable front seats and a backrest massager.

2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Toyota 4Runner Tech & Connectivity Features

Whether you opt for a 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee or a 2025 Toyota 4Runner, you’ll find intuitive technology systems available. Both offer top-notch infotainment systems that can be linked to with standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, and you can utilize SiriusXM® Satellite capability as well. When you’re on the go, the available wireless charging pad offered with each SUV keeps your compatible smartphone charged.

Key differences include:

• Screen Sizes — Whether you opt for the Grand Cherokee or 4Runner, you’ll find a standard dashboard infotainment display that measures about 8 inches, though the Grand Cherokee Uconnect® 5 system is slightly larger at 8.4 inches. On higher-level trims, the 4Runner instead offers a 14-inch Audio Multimedia display, while the Grand Cherokee is available with a 10.1-inch Uconnect 5 Nav system.
• Front-Passenger Screen — The Grand Cherokee offers a class-exclusive perk for your co-pilot — their own interactive display set comfortably at their eye level. With this display, they have access to navigation capability where they can send directions to the main Uconnect display. They also have access to optional Amazon Fire TV.
• Branded Audio — Engage in a concert-like experience in either SUV with their respective branded sound systems. The 4Runner is available with a 14-speaker JBL® premium audio system. The Grand Cherokee instead offers either a nine-speaker Alpine® system or an impressive 19-speaker McIntosh® sound system with a 10-inch subwoofer.

2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Toyota 4Runner Safety Features

Whether you ultimately opt for the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee or the 2025 Toyota 4Runner, you’ll find a host of driver assistance and safety features offered with each SUV. Both offer lane-keeping systems, adaptive cruise control, and blind-spot detection. When it comes to executing an excellent parking job, you’ll appreciate the front and rear parking assistance available with each SUV, as well as standard rear backup cameras. To encourage staying focused on the road, both are available with head-up displays. Exclusive to the Grand Cherokee is an available grille-integrated off-road camera, which helps you monitor the road on your adventures off the beaten path.

Find the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee for Sale in Merrill, WI

If you’d like to see everything the new Jeep Grand Cherokee has to offer, stop by Brickner’s Park City in Merrill, WI, today. Our inventory holds a variety of Grand Cherokee SUVs, as well as other Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram models. Be sure to arrange a test drive before setting out. If you have any questions, you can contact us through our online form or call us at (715) 536-2833.