Jeep Wrangler Unlimited vs Toyota 4Runner

When it comes to rugged and dependable SUVs, perhaps no two vehicles stand out from the crowd more than the 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and the 2020 Toyota 4Runner.

Both cars deliver commendable efficiency, technology, and comfort. However, only one can take the top spot as the ideal choice for folks throughout Franklin, Greenwood, and New Whiteland, Indiana. Which one will it be?

To find out, the team here at Fletcher Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram has put together the following Jeep Wrangler Unlimited vs. Toyota 4Runner comparison. Keep reading to discover the winner!

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited vs Toyota 4Runner: Which Is More Fuel Efficient?

SUVs are great for a multitude of scenarios, road trips being among them. While many automotive aspects are important factors for those longer journeys, you can’t take a road trip without good fuel economy.

Which is why you’ll be glad to know that the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited hits it out of the park in the efficiency category. Among its five available engines, you’ll find varying degrees of notable ratings. The optional 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 engine, for example, provides an EPA-estimated 22 city/29 highway MPG. Even the standard 3.6L Pentastar® V6 engine is rather promising with an EPA-estimated 17 city/25 highway MPG.

Unfortunately, 4Runner drivers only get one engine, and while it’s slightly larger at 4.0L, it’s nowhere near as efficient, offering just 16 city/19 highway MPG.

Wrangler Unlimited vs 4Runner: Which Offers More Passenger Space?

Interior space is another roadtrip must-have. After all, if you’re going to be sitting in your car for a long chunk of time, you want to make sure you’re doing so comfortably.

Which you will be if you’re riding in the 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. This 4x4 SUV measures in at 42.6 inches of front headroom and 41.7 inches of rear headroom. It’s quite an increase from the 4Runner model’s 39.3 inches of front headroom and 38.6 inches of second-row headroom.

As for legroom, you may feel a bit cramped with the 32.9 inches provided by the 4Runner model’s second row, especially when compared to the 38.3 inches of rear legroom offered by the Wrangler Unlimited. Second-row hip room is slightly sacrificed inside the 4Runner, too, with only 55.7 available inches. You’ll find a heightened 56.7 inches of rear hip room inside the Jeep SUV.

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited vs Toyota 4Runner: Which Keeps You More Connected?

Last but not least, it’s time to talk tech. In today’s digital age, technology is everywhere, automobiles included. Let’s see the technology these two automobiles have to offer.

While we’re on the topic of road trips, let’s continue with another roadtrip staple: entertainment. Here, both the Wrangler Unlimited and the 4Runner are able to offer assistance with optional 4G Wi-Fi connectivity. In the Wrangler Unlimited, up to eight devices are able to connect, meaning the whole fam can stream and download to their heart’s content. Plus, it works within a 50-foot radius from the vehicle as well.

The Toyota 4Runner also offers 4G Wi-Fi connectivity, however it only works on up to five devices.

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited vs Toyota 4Runner: Which One Should You Choose?

Now that you’ve learned a bit about the 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and the Toyota 4Runner, it’s time to choose your favorite.

If, like us, you were impressed with the fuel efficiency, space, and technology provided by the Wrangler Unlimited, we encourage you to stop by for a closer look here at Fletcher Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram.

While you’re there, be sure to schedule a test drive around Franklin, Greenwood, and New Whiteland, IN.

We look forward to assisting you!