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2026 model year · Body-on-frame SUVs

Jeep Wrangler vs Toyota Land Cruiser

The Wrangler tows 5,000 lb, the Land Cruiser 6,000 lb. Ground clearance reaches 12.9 in on the Wrangler and 8.7 in on the Land Cruiser. Jeep Wrangler and Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Land Cruiser (Land Cruiser J250, 2024–present): the newest model year in which both have maker figures, in US-market units. Newer model years in our data (Land Cruiser 2027) have too few maker figures to compare, so the page uses the newest year in which both have enough.

Max towing
5,000 lb vs 6,000 lb
Ground clearance
12.9 in vs 8.7 in
Curb weight
5,268 lb vs 5,037 lb

01 / Verdict

Wrangler or Land Cruiser: 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 Land Cruiser 6,000 lb. The Land Cruiser 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 Land Cruiser has none, so no leader is named.
Ground clearance and angles
The Wrangler has 12.9 in of ground clearance, the Land Cruiser 8.7 in. The Wrangler leads by 4.2 in on its best configuration. At the best configuration: approach angle Wrangler 47.4°, Land Cruiser 32.0°; breakover angle Wrangler 32.4°, Land Cruiser 23.0°; departure angle Wrangler 40.4°, Land Cruiser 22.0°.
Dimensions
Length: Wrangler 166.8–192.5 in, Land Cruiser 193.8 in; width: Wrangler 73.9–79.3 in, Land Cruiser 77.9 in; height: Wrangler 73.6–75.5 in, Land Cruiser 76.1 in; wheelbase: Wrangler 96.8–118.4 in, Land Cruiser 112.2 in.
Curb weight
Curb weight: Wrangler 4,003–5,268 lb, Land Cruiser 5,037 lb.
Tires
Factory tire sizes. Wrangler: P245/75R17, 245/75R17, LT285/75R17C, LT315/70R17C and 2 more. Land Cruiser: 245/70R18, 265/70R18, 265/60R20.
Fuel tank
Fuel tank: Wrangler 17.5–21.5 gal, Land Cruiser 17.9 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 Land Cruiser: towing and gcwr
FigureJeep Wrangler2026Toyota Land Cruiser2026Leads
Max towing2,000–5,000 lb source 16,000 lb source 2Land Cruiser +1,000 lb
GCWR8,400–10,300 lb source 19 of 13 configs12,725–12,945 lb source 3Land Cruiser +2,645 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 Land Cruiser: payload and gvwr
FigureJeep Wrangler2026Toyota Land Cruiser2026Leads
Max payload1,088–1,562 lb source 19 of 13 configsnot in our datano maker figure for one
GVWRNot published6,725 lb source 2

“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 Land Cruiser: ground clearance and angles
FigureJeep Wrangler2026Toyota Land Cruiser2026Leads
Ground clearance9.7–12.9 in source 18.7 in source 2Wrangler +4.2 in
Approach angle41.4–47.4° source 132.0° source 2Wrangler +15.4°
Breakover angle20.3–32.4° source 123.0° source 2Wrangler +9.4°
Departure angle35.9–40.4° source 122.0° source 2Wrangler +18.4°

“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 Land Cruiser: dimensions
FigureJeep Wrangler2026Toyota Land Cruiser2026Leads
Length166.8–192.5 in source 1193.8 in documents disagree † source 2Land Cruiser +1.3 in at the top
Width73.9–79.3 in source 177.9 in source 2Wrangler +1.4 in at the top
Height73.6–75.5 in source 176.1 in source 2Land Cruiser +0.6 in at the top
Wheelbase96.8–118.4 in source 1112.2 in source 2Wrangler +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 Land Cruiser: curb weight
FigureJeep Wrangler2026Toyota Land Cruiser2026Leads
Curb weight4,003–5,268 lb source 15,037 lb source 2Wrangler +231 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 Land Cruiser: tires
FigureJeep Wrangler2026Toyota Land Cruiser2026Leads
Factory tire sizesP245/75R17, 245/75R17, LT285/75R17C, LT315/70R17C, P255/70R18 source 1 source 4and 1 more245/70R18, 265/70R18, 265/60R20 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 Land Cruiser: fuel tank
FigureJeep Wrangler2026Toyota Land Cruiser2026Leads
Fuel tank17.5–21.5 gal source 117.9 gal source 2Wrangler +3.6 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.
  1. 12026 Jeep Wrangler Specifications (spec sheet with towing capacities) · FCA US LLC (Stellantis North America)
  2. 22026 Land Cruiser Product Information · Toyota Motor North America
  3. 32026 Land Cruiser Owner's Manual (publication OM60Y03U) · Toyota Motor North America
  4. 42026 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual (26_JL_OM_EN_USC, First Edition) · FCA US LLC (Stellantis North America)

Documents last checked . 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 Land Cruiser
2026 1958
Jeep Wrangler and Toyota Land Cruiser, closest matching configurations
FigureWranglerLand CruiserLeads
Max towing3,500 lb source 16,000 lb source 2Land Cruiser +2,500 lb
GCWR8,400 lb source 112,725–12,945 lb source 3Land Cruiser +4,545 lb
Max payload1,249 lb source 1not in our datano maker figure for one
GVWRNot published6,725 lb source 2
Ground clearance9.7 in source 18.7 in source 2Wrangler +1.0 in
Approach angle41.4° source 132.0° source 2Wrangler +9.4°
Breakover angle20.3° source 123.0° source 2Land Cruiser +2.7°
Departure angle36.1° source 122.0° source 2Wrangler +14.1°
Curb weight4,251 lb source 15,037 lb source 2Land Cruiser +786 lb
Length188.4 in source 1193.8 in documents disagree † source 2Land Cruiser +5.4 in
Wheelbase118.4 in source 1112.2 in source 2Wrangler +6.2 in
Factory tire sizesP245/75R17 source 1245/70R18 source 2
Fuel tank21.5 gal source 117.9 gal source 2Wrangler +3.6 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 Land Cruiser

  • Max towing 6,000 lb: 1958
  • GCWR 12,945 lb: 1958
  • Ground clearance 8.7 in: 1958
  • Approach angle 32.0°: 1958
  • Breakover angle 23.0°: 1958
  • Departure angle 22.0°: 1958

05 / Keep going

Both models, and other matchups

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06 / FAQ

Questions people ask

Which tows more, the Wrangler or the Land Cruiser?

The Wrangler tows 5,000 lb, the Land Cruiser 6,000 lb. The Land Cruiser 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 Land Cruiser?

Only the Wrangler has a payload figure in our data: it carries 1,562 lb of payload. The Land Cruiser 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 Land Cruiser?

The Wrangler has 12.9 in of ground clearance, the Land Cruiser 8.7 in. The Wrangler leads by 4.2 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 Land Cruiser compare in size?

Length: Wrangler 166.8–192.5 in, Land Cruiser 193.8 in; wheelbase: Wrangler 96.8–118.4 in, Land Cruiser 112.2 in. The range runs across cab, bed and wheelbase choices.

Which model years does this Wrangler vs Land Cruiser comparison use?

This page compares the 2026 Jeep Wrangler (Wrangler JL, 2018–present) and 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser (Land Cruiser J250, 2024–present): the newest model year in which both have maker figures, in US-market units. Newer model years in our data (Land Cruiser 2027) have too few maker figures to compare, so the page uses the newest year in which both have enough.