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2026 model year · Body-on-frame SUVs

Jeep Wrangler vs Toyota 4Runner

The Wrangler tows 5,000 lb, the 4Runner 6,000 lb. Ground clearance reaches 12.9 in on the Wrangler and 10.1 in on the 4Runner. Jeep Wrangler and Toyota 4Runner side by side, 2026 model year, from the makers’ own documents.

This page compares the 2026 Jeep Wrangler (Wrangler JL, 2018–present) and 2026 Toyota 4Runner (4Runner 6th gen, 2025–present): the newest model year in which both have maker figures, in US-market units.

Max towing: 5,000 lb vs 6,000 lb
Ground clearance: 12.9 in vs 10.1 in
Curb weight: 5,268 lb vs 5,500 lb

01 / Verdict

Wrangler or 4Runner: who leads on what

Each line is the maker’s top figure for each model across its configurations. A lead is on that best configuration, so it depends on cab, bed, engine, axle and options; the closest matching trucks are compared below. Only a maker’s own figure decides a lead.

Towing and GCWR: The Wrangler tows 5,000 lb, the 4Runner 6,000 lb. The 4Runner leads by 1,000 lb on its best configuration.
Payload and GVWR: Only the Wrangler has a payload figure in our data: it carries 1,562 lb of payload. The 4Runner has none, so no leader is named.
Ground clearance and angles: The Wrangler has 12.9 in of ground clearance, the 4Runner 10.1 in. The Wrangler leads by 2.8 in on its best configuration. At the best configuration: approach angle Wrangler 47.4°, 4Runner 33.0°; breakover angle Wrangler 32.4°, 4Runner 24.0°; departure angle Wrangler 40.4°, 4Runner 24.0°.
Dimensions: Length: Wrangler 166.8–192.5 in, 4Runner 194.9 in; width: Wrangler 73.9–79.3 in, 4Runner 77.9–79.9 in; height: Wrangler 73.6–75.5 in, 4Runner 72.6–75.5 in; wheelbase: Wrangler 96.8–118.4 in, 4Runner 112.2 in.
Curb weight: Curb weight: Wrangler 4,003–5,268 lb, 4Runner 4,455–5,500 lb.
Tires: Factory tire sizes. Wrangler: P245/75R17, 245/75R17, LT285/75R17C, LT315/70R17C and 2 more. 4Runner: 245/70R18, 265/55R20, 265/70R18.
Fuel tank: Fuel tank: Wrangler 17.5–21.5 gal, 4Runner 19.0 gal.

02 / Side by side

Every figure, group by group

Each cell is the range across the maker’s 2026 configurations of that model, with the small number of the document it comes from. A figure that is an estimate, an owners’ report or a third-party figure wears its mark and never decides a lead; a group where one model has no maker figure says so.

Towing and GCWR

MakerUS units

Jeep Wrangler and Toyota 4Runner: towing and gcwr
Figure	Jeep Wrangler2026	Toyota 4Runner2026	Leads
Max towing	2,000–5,000 lb^{source 1}	6,000 lb^{source 2}	4Runner +1,000 lb
GCWR	8,400–10,300 lb^{source 1}9 of 13 configs	10,970–11,485 lb^{source 3}7 of 16 configs	4Runner +1,185 lb

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Payload and GVWR

MakerUS units

Jeep Wrangler and Toyota 4Runner: payload and gvwr
Figure	Jeep Wrangler2026	Toyota 4Runner2026	Leads
Max payload	1,088–1,562 lb^{source 1}9 of 13 configs	not in our data	no maker figure for one
GVWR	Not published	6,005–6,505 lb^{source 2}12 of 16 configs

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Ground clearance and angles

MakerUS units

Jeep Wrangler and Toyota 4Runner: ground clearance and angles
Figure	Jeep Wrangler2026	Toyota 4Runner2026	Leads
Ground clearance	9.7–12.9 in^{source 1}	8.1–10.1 in^{source 2}	Wrangler +2.8 in
Approach angle	41.4–47.4°^{source 1}	18.0–33.0°^{source 2}	Wrangler +14.4°
Breakover angle	20.3–32.4°^{source 1}	23.0–24.0°^{source 2}	Wrangler +8.4°
Departure angle	35.9–40.4°^{source 1}	22.0–24.0°^{source 2}	Wrangler +16.4°

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Dimensions

MakerUS units

Jeep Wrangler and Toyota 4Runner: dimensions
Figure	Jeep Wrangler2026	Toyota 4Runner2026	Leads
Length	166.8–192.5 in^{source 1}	194.9 in^{source 2}	4Runner +2.4 in at the top
Width	73.9–79.3 in^{source 1}	77.9–79.9 in^{source 2}	4Runner +0.6 in at the top
Height	73.6–75.5 in^{source 1}	72.6–75.5 in^{source 2}	Same at the top
Wheelbase	96.8–118.4 in^{source 1}	112.2 in^{source 2}	Wrangler +6.2 in at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Curb weight

MakerUS units

Jeep Wrangler and Toyota 4Runner: curb weight
Figure	Jeep Wrangler2026	Toyota 4Runner2026	Leads
Curb weight	4,003–5,268 lb^{source 1}	4,455–5,500 lb^{source 2}12 of 16 configs	4Runner +232 lb at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Tires

MakerUS units

Jeep Wrangler and Toyota 4Runner: tires
Figure	Jeep Wrangler2026	Toyota 4Runner2026	Leads
Factory tire sizes	P245/75R17, 245/75R17, LT285/75R17C, LT315/70R17C, P255/70R18^{source 1}^{source 4}and 1 more	245/70R18, 265/55R20, 265/70R18^{source 2}

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Fuel tank

MakerUS units

Jeep Wrangler and Toyota 4Runner: fuel tank
Figure	Jeep Wrangler2026	Toyota 4Runner2026	Leads
Fuel tank	17.5–21.5 gal^{source 1}	19.0 gal^{source 2}	Wrangler +2.5 gal at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

SourcesMakerThe small number by a figure says which document it is from.

Documents last checked Oct 7, 2026. How we read them and what the marks mean: how we source the numbers. A figure doesn’t match its document? Report a wrong number.

03 / Like for like

The closest matching configurations

Ranges mix every cab, bed and engine. Here is one configuration of each, matched on the options that change the figures most, named as the maker names it.

Jeep Wrangler: 2026 Sport 4-door 3.6L manual
Toyota 4Runner: 2026 SR5 4x4

Jeep Wrangler and Toyota 4Runner, closest matching configurations
Figure	Wrangler	4Runner	Leads
Max towing	3,500 lb^{source 1}	6,000 lb^{source 2}	4Runner +2,500 lb
GCWR	8,400 lb^{source 1}	11,235 lb^{source 3}	4Runner +2,835 lb
Max payload	1,249 lb^{source 1}	not in our data	no maker figure for one
GVWR	Not published	6,075 lb^{source 2}
Ground clearance	9.7 in^{source 1}	8.1 in^{source 2}	Wrangler +1.6 in
Approach angle	41.4°^{source 1}	18.0°^{source 2}	Wrangler +23.4°
Breakover angle	20.3°^{source 1}	23.0°^{source 2}	4Runner +2.7°
Departure angle	36.1°^{source 1}	22.0°^{source 2}	Wrangler +14.1°
Curb weight	4,251 lb^{source 1}	4,685 lb^{source 2}	4Runner +434 lb
Length	188.4 in^{source 1}	194.9 in^{source 2}	4Runner +6.5 in
Wheelbase	118.4 in^{source 1}	112.2 in^{source 2}	Wrangler +6.2 in
Factory tire sizes	P245/75R17^{source 1}	245/70R18^{source 2}
Fuel tank	21.5 gal^{source 1}	19.0 gal^{source 2}	Wrangler +2.5 gal

Each is its model’s lowest trim with four-wheel drive (four doors where the data splits by body), with the first engine and gearbox the maker lists for it.
Our data does not split the Wrangler by drive, so it is not named above; the Wrangler is matched on its other options.
A figure marked “with” needs that factory package; one without is the configuration as it comes.

04 / Top figures

Which configuration earns each top figure

The leads above are between each model’s best configuration. Here is which configuration that is, and the factory package it needs.

Jeep Wrangler

Max towing 5,000 lb: Rubicon 4-door 2.0L turbo automatic
GCWR 10,300 lb: Rubicon 4-door 2.0L turbo automatic
Ground clearance 12.9 in: Rubicon 4-door 2.0L turbo automatic with Xtreme 35 Package
Approach angle 47.4°: Rubicon 4-door 2.0L turbo automatic with Xtreme 35 Package
Breakover angle 32.4°: Rubicon 2-door 2.0L turbo automatic with Xtreme 35 Package
Departure angle 40.4°: Rubicon 2-door 2.0L turbo automatic with Xtreme 35 Package

Toyota 4Runner

Max towing 6,000 lb: SR5 4x2
GCWR 11,485 lb: Limited 4x4
Ground clearance 10.1 in: Trailhunter 4x4 i-FORCE MAX
Approach angle 33.0°: Trailhunter 4x4 i-FORCE MAX
Breakover angle 24.0°: TRD Sport 4x2
Departure angle 24.0°: TRD Off-Road 4x4

05 / Keep going

Both models, and other matchups

Jeep Wrangler JL (2018–present): every configuration and spec

Toyota 4Runner 6th gen (2025–present): every configuration and spec

All vehicle comparisons · Rankings · How we source the numbers

06 / FAQ

Questions people ask

Which tows more, the Wrangler or the 4Runner?

The Wrangler tows 5,000 lb, the 4Runner 6,000 lb. The 4Runner leads by 1,000 lb on its best configuration. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2026 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

Which has more payload, the Wrangler or the 4Runner?

Only the Wrangler has a payload figure in our data: it carries 1,562 lb of payload. The 4Runner has none, so no leader is named. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2026 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

Which has more ground clearance, the Wrangler or the 4Runner?

The Wrangler has 12.9 in of ground clearance, the 4Runner 10.1 in. The Wrangler leads by 2.8 in on its best configuration. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2026 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

How do the Wrangler and the 4Runner compare in size?

Length: Wrangler 166.8–192.5 in, 4Runner 194.9 in; wheelbase: Wrangler 96.8–118.4 in, 4Runner 112.2 in. The range runs across cab, bed and wheelbase choices.

Which model years does this Wrangler vs 4Runner comparison use?

This page compares the 2026 Jeep Wrangler (Wrangler JL, 2018–present) and 2026 Toyota 4Runner (4Runner 6th gen, 2025–present): the newest model year in which both have maker figures, in US-market units.