Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Toyota Highlander: Engine Specs

The Highlander and the Grand Cherokee both come standard with impressive V6 engines, although the 2021 Grand Cherokee is able to top that power with its three available V8 engines in the line-up. While the Highlander does offer slightly more MPG with its hybrid options, its powertrains are not nearly as formidable as those available with the Grand Cherokee.

Where the Highlander can only offer you a maximum 295 horsepower and 263 lb-ft of torque, across the Grand Cherokee’s engines, you’ll find:

• 5.7L HEMI® V8 engine: 360 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque
• 6.4L V8 engine: 475 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque
• 6.2L V8 engine: 707 horsepower and 645 lb-ft of torque

Whether you’re planning to head off road or just need some extra power under the hood, the available supercharged V8 engines in the Grand Cherokee offer a 7,200-pound towing capacity. Compared to the Highlander’s available towing capacity of 5,000 pounds, you’ll have a much easier time towing your camper with the Grand Cherokee.

2021 Grand Cherokee vs 2021 Highlander: Interior Comfort

If you’re looking for a cozy ride, you’ve come to the right place. Both the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Toyota Highlander have available features such as:

• Heated front row
• Ventilated front row
• Heated second row
• Heated steering wheel

While the Highlander does offer a third row, the Grand Cherokee offers a larger trunk. Behind the rear row, the Grand Cherokee has a standard 36.3 cubic feet of interior cargo room. The Highlander only has a standard 16 cubic feet of interior cargo space behind its rear row.

Grand Cherokee vs Highlander: Technology Capabilities

When you get behind the wheel of your SUV, you’ll want to be sure it has the technology you need to reach your destination.

While the Highlander has an impressive 8-inch ground clearance, the Grand Cherokee has the available Quadra-Lift® Air Suspension System. This suspension system can actually raise your ride height up to 10.8 inches, giving you the ability to customize your ride’s ground clearance to suit your terrain.

Additionally, both the 2021 Grand Cherokee and the Toyota Highlander have capable safety technologies. With ProTech I standard on all Grand Cherokee models, you’ll have features like:

• Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path Detection
• ParkSense® Rear Park Assist
• ParkView® Rear Back Up Camera with dynamic gridlines

While the Highlander has standard Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5+ that includes many essential features, a blind spot monitor and rear park assist systems are only available on higher trim levels.