2025 Toyota 4Runner vs. 2024 Toyota Highlander Review

Picture of the 2025 Toyota 4Runner

2025 Toyota
4Runner

MSRP*: $40,770 to $57,400
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2024 Toyota
Highlander

MSRP*: $39,270 to $51,675
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MPG - City 19 - 20 MPG 21 - 22 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 - 26 MPG 28 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 - 7 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 84.3 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 194.9 - 197.4 in
Exterior Width 77.9 in 76.0 in
Leg Room Info not available Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.7 in
Head Room Info not available Front 38.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.1 - 39.4 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

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 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 Highlander.

Dimensions
Since the Toyota 4Runner is much wider than the Toyota Highlander, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Toyota 4Runner takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Toyota Highlander.

Handling
The Toyota 4Runner has a larger turning radius than the Toyota 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 Highlander. The Toyota 4Runner has a little more horsepower than the Toyota Highlander.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Toyota 4Runner and the Toyota 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 Highlander.