2024 Toyota 4Runner vs. 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Review

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2024 Toyota
4Runner

MSRP*: $40,705 to $55,170
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2024 Toyota
Grand Highlander

MSRP*: $43,320 to $53,795
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MPG - City 16 MPG 20 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 19 MPG 26 - 28 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 - 7 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 88.8 - 89.7 ft3 97.5 ft3
Engine
  • 270-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 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 270 hp 265 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 190.2 - 191.3 in 201.4 in
Exterior Width 75.8 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 32.9 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 38.6 - 39.3 in
Rear 38.6 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
The Toyota Grand Highlander requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Toyota 4Runner, making it more convenient to drive.

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). When looking only at MSRP, the Toyota 4Runner will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Dimensions
Since the Toyota 4Runner is much slimmer than the Toyota Grand Highlander, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Toyota 4Runner, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Handling
The Toyota 4Runner has the same turning radius as the Toyota Grand Highlander, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Toyota 4Runner will do just as well as the Toyota Grand Highlander, since they have about the same towing capacity. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Toyota 4Runner and the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Toyota 4Runner doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Toyota Grand Highlander.

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.