Comparing the 2021 Toyota Highlander vs 2021 Jeep Cherokee

Overview

Overview
Base MSRP	$42,410	$35,060
EPA Classification	Small SUV 2WD	Small SUV 2WD
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km)	11.9 L/100 km	10.8 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km)	8.3 L/100 km	7.5 L/100 km
Engine Type	Regular Unleaded V-6	Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement	3.5 L/211	2.4 L/144
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	295 @ 6600	180 @ 6400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM	263 @ 4700	171 @ 4600
Passenger Capacity	8	5

Technical Specs

Technical Specs
Vehicle
EPA Classification	Small SUV 2WD	Small SUV 2WD
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km)	11.9 L/100 km	10.8 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km)	8.3 L/100 km	7.5 L/100 km
Powertrain
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km)	11.9 L/100 km	10.8 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km)	8.3 L/100 km	7.5 L/100 km
Engine Order Code		EDE
Engine Type	Regular Unleaded V-6	Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement	3.5 L/211	2.4 L/144
Fuel System	Port/Direct Injection	Sequential MPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	295 @ 6600	180 @ 6400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM	263 @ 4700	171 @ 4600
Trans Order Code		DFH
Trans Type	8	9
Trans Description Cont.	Automatic w/OD	Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1)	5.52	4.70
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	3.18	2.84
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	2.05	1.91
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	1.49	1.38
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)	1.23	1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)	1.00	0.81
Reverse Ratio (:1)	4.22	3.81
Clutch Size (in)
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	3.00	3.73
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)		700
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)	150	160
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
Dimensions
Passenger Capacity	8	5
Passenger Volume (ft³)	141.3	128
Front Head Room (in)	41.2	39.4
Front Leg Room (in)	42	41.1
Front Shoulder Room (in)	59	57.6
Front Hip Room (in)	57.2	53.8
Second Head Room (in)	39.4	38.5
Second Leg Room (in)	41	40.3

Mechanical

Mechanical
ABS	Standard	Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes	Standard	Standard
Front Wheel Drive	Standard	Standard
V6 Cylinder Engine	Standard	N/A
Gasoline Fuel	Standard	Standard
Power Steering	Standard	Standard
Aluminum Wheels	Standard	N/A
A/T	Standard	Standard
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode	Standard	Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor	Standard	Standard
8-Speed A/T	Standard	N/A
4 Cylinder Engine (Option)	N/A	Standard
4 Cylinder Engine	N/A	Standard
Gasoline Fuel (Option)	N/A	Standard
Aluminum Wheels (Option)	N/A	Standard
A/T (Option)	N/A	Standard
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode (Option)	N/A	Standard
Steel Wheels (Option)	N/A	Standard
Steel Wheels	N/A	Standard
9-Speed A/T (Option)	N/A	Standard
9-Speed A/T	N/A	Standard

Exterior

Exterior
Tires - Front All-Season	Standard	Standard
Tires - Rear All-Season	Standard	Standard
Temporary Spare Tire	Standard	N/A
Temporary Spare Tire (Option)	N/A	Standard

Interior

Interior
A/C	Standard	Standard
AM/FM Stereo	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard
Rear Defrost	Standard	Standard
Floor Mats	Standard	Standard
Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard	Standard
Heated Mirrors	Standard	N/A
Power Mirror(s)	Standard	Standard
3rd Row Seat	Standard	N/A
Power Driver Seat	Standard	N/A
Pass-Through Rear Seat	Standard	Standard
Cloth Seats (Option)	Standard	Standard
Cloth Seats	Standard	Standard
Bucket Seats	Standard	Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard
Power Windows	Standard	Standard
Intermittent Wipers	Standard	Standard
MP3 Player	Standard	Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)	Standard	Standard
Privacy Glass	Standard	N/A
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers	Standard	Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Standard	N/A
Engine Immobilizer	Standard	Standard
Driver Vanity Mirror	Standard	Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror	Standard	Standard
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror	Standard	N/A
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror	Standard	N/A
Trip Computer	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth Connection	Standard	Standard
Back-Up Camera	Standard	Standard
Keyless Start	Standard	N/A
Auxiliary Audio Input	Standard	Standard
Rear Bench Seat	Standard	Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control	Standard	N/A
Smart Device Integration	Standard	Standard
LED Headlights	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control Steering Assist	Standard	N/A
Bucket Seats (Option)	N/A	Standard
Privacy Glass (Option)	N/A	Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers	N/A	Standard

Safety

Safety
Driver Air Bag	Standard	Standard
Passenger Air Bag	Standard	Standard
Front Side Air Bag	Standard	Standard
Front Head Air Bag	Standard	Standard
Rear Head Air Bag	Standard	Standard
Child Safety Locks	Standard	Standard
Daytime Running Lights	Standard	Standard
Traction Control	Standard	Standard
Automatic Headlights	Standard	Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	Standard	N/A
Stability Control	Standard	Standard
Brake Assist	Standard	Standard
Passenger Air Bag Sensor	Standard	Standard
Blind Spot Monitor	Standard	N/A
Lane Departure Warning	Standard	N/A
Knee Air Bag	Standard	Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert	Standard	N/A
Lane Keeping Assist	Standard	N/A
Front Collision Mitigation	Standard	N/A
Automatic Highbeams	Standard	N/A
Driver Monitoring	Standard	N/A
Evasion Assist	Standard	N/A
Rear Side Air Bag	N/A	Standard