Jeep Wrangler Unlimited vs Toyota 4Runner

If you’re here, it’s because adventure has been calling out to you. In order to answer that call with confidence, you need a capable off-roader built for rugged terrain and all kinds of weather.

Both the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and Toyota 4Runner present stylish and powerful options for off-road adventure, but which is the best fit for you?

Clarks Summit, Dickson City, and Dalton drivers should check out this comparison by the Scranton Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram (DCJR) team to find out!

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited vs Toyota 4Runner: Engine Options

Depending on what the terrain is like in your town (and how big your sense of wanderlust is), you might need a bigger or more efficient engine to power through. Fortunately, the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited offers a total of five engine options to suit your needs.

The engines range from 2.0L turbo 4-cylinders, the smallest of which produces 270 HP and 295 lb-ft of torque, all the way up to the 3.6L Pentastar® V6 with eTorque. The eTorque is a mild-hybrid system with lower end torque for better starting power and nimble rock crawling. This available engine still manages to churn up 285 HP, too!

With the Toyota 4Runner, drivers end up with much less variability. The single engine option is a 4-cylinder capable of producing 270 HP and 278 lb-ft of torque. While powerful, it still falls short of the competitor, eschewing any add-ons that might enhance its off-road ability.

Heading Down the Roads Less Traveled

Speaking of off-road ability, how do these two new SUVs fare in a head-to-head matchup? The best all-terrain option that the 2020 4Runner has to offer is a Full-Time 4WD with Active Traction Control and Torsen® limited-slip center differential. Overall, it’s a system meant for high wheel grip and added stability on uneven roads.

The Toyota system can almost keep pace with the available Rock-Trac® 4x4 System in the Wrangler Unlimited, which offers the following advantages:

• 4:1 low gear ratio
• Tru-Lok® electronic locking front and rear differentials
• Electronic front sway bar disconnect

The 2020 Wrangler Unlimited offers the same, if not more apt wheel grip than the competitor. Even better, it comes with optional high-strength steel skid plates, a high air intake, and moisture-resistant openings to protect the underbody and drivetrain components.

When put together, all these off-road features in the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited allow for water fording, extra traction over debris, and enhanced maneuverability that might damage the 4Runner.

Are You Ready to Explore More?

Now that you know what these two SUVs are capable of, it might be time to explore further. While the Toyota 4Runner has plenty of tech to offer, the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited goes bigger on power and off-road performance. You’ll need to see it in action to fully understand.

Clarks Summit, Dickson City, and Dalton drivers can visit our Jeep dealership to get behind the wheel. Contact our team online or over the phone to schedule your test drive today.