2025 Toyota 4Runner vs. 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Review

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2025 Toyota
4Runner

MSRP*: $41,270 to $57,900
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2025 Toyota
Grand Highlander

MSRP*: $40,860 to $54,045
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MPG - City 19 - 20 MPG 20 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 - 26 MPG 26 - 28 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 - 7 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 90.2 ft3 97.5 ft3
Engine
  • 278-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 265-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 278 hp 265 hp
Towing Capacity 6,000 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 194.9 in 201.4 in
Exterior Width 77.9 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.8 in
Rear 34.8 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 39.7 in
Rear 37.8 in
Front 40.0 - 41.5 in
Rear 38.5 - 40.2 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Toyota Grand Highlander than in the Toyota 4Runner, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Toyota Grand Highlander will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Toyota 4Runner.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Toyota 4Runner as you will with the Toyota Grand Highlander, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Toyota 4Runner is somewhat more expensive than the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Dimensions
The Toyota 4Runner is about the same width as the Toyota Grand Highlander. The Toyota 4Runner is slightly shorter than the Toyota Grand Highlander, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The Toyota 4Runner has a larger turning radius than the Toyota Grand Highlander, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
With the Toyota 4Runner, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Toyota Grand Highlander. The Toyota 4Runner has a little more horsepower than the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Toyota 4Runner and the Toyota Grand Highlander are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Toyota 4Runner seats a lot fewer people than the Toyota Grand Highlander. The Toyota 4Runner has less cargo space than the Toyota Grand Highlander, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.