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Rugged, capable SUVs are highly sought after around Shrewsbury, Auburn, and Worcester, Massachusetts. Two models that blend comfort and capability are the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs the Toyota 4Runner.
If you’re trying to decide which fits your lifestyle, check out our comparison from the Harr Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (CDJR) team. Then give us a call or visit to schedule a test drive of your favorite!
The 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee offers multiple engine choices for different needs.
The standard 3.6L Pentastar® V6 produces about 293 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, making it a strong everyday performer. When more muscle is required, the available plug-in hybrid 2.0L I4 Turbo (the Grand Cherokee 4xe) combines turbocharging and electrification to produce up to 375 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque.
In comparison, the all-new 2025 Toyota 4Runner offers a modern turbocharged i-FORCE 2.4L 4-cylinder that produces up to 278 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque, and an available i-FORCE MAX hybrid 2.4L that raises output to about 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque.
If you’re looking for a powerful engine and all-electric power, consider the perks of the Grand Cherokee.
Many drivers who need a capable SUV also want to tow boats, trailers, and gear. The 2025 Toyota 4Runner, when properly equipped, has a maximum towing capacity of 6,000 pounds.
The 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee offers a range depending on engine and equipment: the 3.6L Pentastar® V6 is rated to tow up to 6,200 pounds when properly equipped, and the 4xe PHEV is rated for up to 6,000 pounds. That extra towing can make a real difference if you tow heavier campers or trailers.
Jeep also bundles towing aids that help make trailering easier and safer, such as Trailer Sway Control and an available Trailer-Hitch Zoom camera guide to simplify hitching.
If fuel economy matters, here’s how the gasoline/hybrid options compare. The Jeep Grand Cherokee with the 3.6L V6 posts EPA-estimated figures of around 19 city MPG / 26 highway MPG. At the same time, the Grand Cherokee 4xe PHEV is rated at about 56 MPGe combined and provides an EPA-estimated all-electric range near 25 miles.*
Toyota’s 4Runner with the standard turbocharged 2.4L is advertised with an EPA-estimated highway rating up to 26 MPG, and the i-FORCE MAX hybrid 4Runner is estimated at up to about 23 city MPG / 24 highway MPG, with combined numbers varying by drivetrain and trim. In practice, both SUVs land in the low-to-mid-20s combined, depending on engine, drivetrain, and how you drive.
A: The Grand Cherokee has a maximum towing capacity of 6,200 pounds with the available V8, while the 4Runner tops out at 6,000 pounds. That extra capability makes the Jeep a better choice if you haul heavier trailers or campers.
A: The Jeep Grand Cherokee balances off-road ability with advanced comfort and tech, and its Trailhawk trims are particularly capable.
A: Both provide roomy cabins, but the Grand Cherokee offers a more refined interior, higher-end materials, and available three-row seating in the Grand Cherokee L
Both SUVs have many variations, and our up-to-date online inventory has detailed information on each Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Toyota 4Runner trim. So, begin browsing near Worcester, Auburn, and Shrewsbury, MA. If you’re looking for fun out to Green Hill Park, we can make that happen! Contact us at Harr CDJR to get started today.
*SOURCE – Jeep.com
