2024 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2024 Toyota 4Runner

Looking for an off-road capable SUV? SUVs with off-road ability give you the best of adventure, while still providing you with good cargo space and passenger capacity. The Jeep Wrangler and the Toyota 4Runner are two of the more off-road capable SUV options. Check out the comparison of the 2024 models below to see which one might be right for you. 

Performance and Engine Options

In the 2024 Jeep Wrangler, there are several engine options for you to choose from so that you can get the performance you are looking for. The base engine is a 3.6-liter V6 engine that gives you 285-horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. Another engine option is a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that gives you 270-horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. You also have the 4XE Wrangler that has a turbocharged 2.0-liter with an electric motor and lithium-ion battery; this engine combines for a 375-horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque. The final engine option is a 6.4-liter V8 engine that produces 470-horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque. There is a standard six-speed manual transmission and an available eight-speed automatic transmission. 

This vehicle also offers you four-wheel drive standard and plenty of other off-roading capabilities. This SUV offers you off-road features like skid plates, tow hooks, a two-speed transfer case, locking differentials, rock rails, and all-terrain tires. When this vehicle is properly equipped, it can tow up to 5,000 pounds. 

When it comes to the 2024 Toyota 4Runner, you have just one engine option. This vehicle comes with a 4.0-liter V6 engine. This engine gives you 270-horsepower and 278 pound-feet of torque. This engine has standard rear-wheel drive, but four-wheel drive is available. You also have a five-speed automatic transmission with this engine. 

In terms of off-road features, the 2024 4Runner offers you four-wheel drive, skid plates, a two-speed transfer case, selectable terrain modes, low-speed crawl control, locking rear differentials, up to 9.6 inches of ground clearance, and a Multiview terrain camera. This vehicle can also tow up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped. 

Exterior 

With the Jeep Wrangler, you can choose from the two-door Wrangler or the four-door Wrangler Unlimited. The two-door Wrangler measures 13.9 feet in length, and the four-door Wrangler measures 15.7 feet in length. With the Jeep Wrangler, you have the ability to get the beautiful open-air experience-this vehicle can offer you a soft top or hardtop that allows you to take off the top. This vehicle also has exterior features like tow hooks, all-terrain tires, and LED lights. 

The Toyota 4Runner measures about 15.9 feet long. You can find exterior features that add to function and style. The 4Runner has features like 17-inch matte-black alloy wheels, a roof rack, LED headlights, heated power outside mirrors, a moonroof, a power rear liftgate, and more. This vehicle can be found with exterior color options like blizzard pearl, ice cap, lime rush, solar octane, lunar rock, Barcelona red metallic, nautical blue metallic, and more. 

Interior and Technology

On the inside of the Jeep Wrangler, you have seating for four or five people, depending on the model you choose. The two-door has seating for four, and the four-door has seating for five people. You get standard interior features like cloth upholstery, LED interior lighting, and manually adjustable front seats. You have available interior features like heated seats, a heated steering wheel, and Nappa leather upholstery. 

As mentioned above, there is a two-door or four-door Jeep Wrangler. There is a different amount of cargo space depending on which you choose. The two-door Wrangler gives you 22.4 cubic feet of space behind the rear row of seating and 52.3 cubic feet of cargo space if you fold those rear seats down. With the Unlimited, you get 35.6 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats and 77.6 cubic feet with those seats folded down. 

When it comes to technology, this vehicle offers you technology features like Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, two USB ports, Bluetooth, and an eight-speaker audio system. There are also available technology features like a navigation system, a Wi-Fi hotspot, remote start, remote keyless entry, and a 12-speaker Alpine audio system. 

The Toyota 4Runner offers you a couple of different seating configurations. This vehicle has a standard two-row configuration that seats five people, but there is a three-row configuration that adds an extra two seats for seating up to seven people. This vehicle has standard interior features like cloth upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and an eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat. There are interior upgrades like heated seats, synthetic leather upholstery, a moonroof, genuine leather upholstery, and ventilated front seats. 

For cargo space in the two-row 4Runner, you have 47.2 cubic feet behind the second-row and 89.7 cubic feet with the second row folded down. For the three-row option, you have 9 cubic feet behind the third row, 46.3 cubic feet behind the second row, and up to 88.8 cubic feet with the second and third rows folded down.  

For technology, the Toyota 4Runner has features like an 8-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, USB ports, Amazon Alexa, Bluetooth, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and an eight-speaker stereo standard. You can upgrade to get features like a navigation system and a 15-speaker JBL stereo standard. 

Safety

When it comes to safety technology, the Jeep Wrangler offers you a rearview camera standard, and there are also many available safety technology features that you can add. This SUV has available safety features like forward collision warning, forward automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, rear cross traffic alert, a forward-facing off-road camera, rear parking sensors, and automatic high-beam headlights. 

There are a lot of great standard safety features in the 4Runner. These standard safety features include forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, forward automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise control, automatic high-beam headlights, blind-spot monitoring, a rearview camera, and rear cross traffic alert. There are additional available safety features including a surround-view parking camera system and front and rear parking sensors. 

As you can see, both of these SUVs have a lot to offer you. If you have any questions about either one of these vehicles, you can reach out to our expert staff at Bournival Jeep.