Jeep Wrangler vs Toyota Highlander

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2026 Jeep Wrangler

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2026 Toyota Highlander

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Overview

Spec	Jeep WranglerSport	Toyota HighlanderXLE
Selected trim	Sport	XLE
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	four wheel drive	all wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Transmission	6-speed manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2026	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Jeep WranglerSport	Toyota HighlanderXLE
MSRP	$35,595 (best)	$45,270
Lowest listing price	$25,803 (best)	—
Median listing price	$48,325 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$55,500 (best)	—
For sale now	48 (best)	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Jeep WranglerSport	Toyota HighlanderXLE
Combined MPG	19 MPG	24 MPG (best)
City MPG	17 MPG	21 MPG (best)
Highway MPG	23 MPG	28 MPG (best)
Fuel tank	17.5 gal	17.9 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	Jeep WranglerSport	Toyota HighlanderXLE
Horsepower	285 hp (best)	265 hp
Torque	260 lb-ft	310 lb-ft (best)
Engine size	3.6 L (best)	2.4 L
Cylinders	V6	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Jeep WranglerSport	Toyota HighlanderXLE
Seating	4 seats	7 seats (best)
Doors	2	4 (best)
Cargo volume	31.7 cu ft	84.3 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity	2,000 lbs	5,000 lbs (best)
Payload	—	1,225 lbs (best)
Curb weight	4,012 lbs (best)	4,376 lbs
Ground clearance	9.7 in (best)	8 in
Wheelbase	96.8 in	112.2 in (best)
Length	166.8 in	194.9 in (best)
Width	73.9 in	76 in (best)
Height	73.6 in (best)	68.1 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	Jeep WranglerSport	Toyota HighlanderXLE
NHTSA overall	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)	—	4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)	—	4 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover	3 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)	1	None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Jeep Wrangler	Toyota Highlander
1	Sport $35,595 MSRP(Currently comparing)	XLE $45,270 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Sport $38,600 MSRP	XLE $47,020 MSRP
3	Sport S $39,345 MSRP	XSE $47,340 MSRP
4	Sport S $41,000 MSRP	Limited $49,725 MSRP
5	Willys $43,415 MSRP	Limited $51,475 MSRP
6	Willys $44,500 MSRP	Platinum $52,925 MSRP
7	Rubicon $45,375 MSRP	Platinum $54,675 MSRP
8	Rubicon $49,300 MSRP	—
9	85th Anniversary Edition $46,800 MSRP	—
10	Willys 41 $48,300 MSRP	—
11	Sahara $48,470 MSRP	—
12	Sport RHD $49,350 MSRP	—
13	Rubicon X $55,325 MSRP	—
14	Rubicon X $59,995 MSRP	—
15	Moab 392 $79,995 MSRP	—

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