The Grand Cherokee L prioritizes comfort with its generous passenger volume of 152 cubic feet, which surpasses the Toyota Highlander’s more modest 141.8 cubic feet. This disparity could be a deciding factor for families prioritizing roominess and comfort for everyone on board. Still, you’ll want to consider how that room is allotted, especially to your second- and third-row passengers.

When you take out the tape measure, rear-row riders will prefer the extra space they’ll have in the Grand Cherokee L.

Without exception, your passengers will enjoy more wiggle room in the Jeep than the Toyota.

Cargo space is also important to families or anyone with a penchant for road trips or outdoor activities. The Jeep Grand Cherokee L continues to shine. With all seats upright, it provides 17.2 cubic feet of cargo space. Folding down the rear seats increases this capacity to a maximum 84.6 cubic feet.

In comparison, the Toyota Highlander offers 16 cubic feet in the trunk and a maximum of 84.3 cubic feet of cargo space when the seats are folded. While both vehicles offer practical cargo solutions, the Grand Cherokee L edges ahead with its slightly more generous design.

The Grand Cherokee L and the Highlander each offer several engines, including a hybrid option. In each case, though, the Jeep outshines the Toyota, which peaks at a maximum of 265 horsepower (HP):

• 3.6L Pentastar® V6 engine: 293 HP, 260 lb-ft of torque
• 5.7L HEMI® V8 engine: 357 HP, 390 lb-ft of torque
• 2.0L Turbo PHEV (plug-in hybrid): 375 HP, 470 lb-ft of torque

The Grand Cherokee L's superior horsepower will appeal to drivers who want a more robust and dynamic experience on the road.

If you require your SUV to haul a boat, a trailer, or other recreational equipment, its towing capacity becomes a critical factor. The Grand Cherokee L excels in this regard, offering a maximum towing capacity of 7,200 pounds when properly equipped. So, when you’re ready to hitch up your favorite outdoor toy, the Jeep can handle it.

The Toyota Highlander, while competent, lags behind with a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds. To tow without limitation, choose the Grand Cherokee L.

Both models offer a wide range of available features to pamper you and your passengers. Some of these similar options include ventilated front seats, leather seating surfaces, and a panoramic sunroof. Still, the Grand Cherokee L goes a few steps further in its details, causing one to think the “L” could just as easily stand for “luxury” as it does for “long.”

For instance, while the Highlander provides a 3-zone climate control system, only the Grand Cherokee L ensures the comfort of ALL passengers with its available Quad-Zone Automatic Temperature Control. Plus, with six USB-A and USB-C ports, two per row, everyone can stay plugged in. Once again, the Highlander falls short.

In today’s world, having access to cutting-edge tech is crucial. Both models provide standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto®integration and a similarly sized touchscreen: 8.4 inches in the Grand Cherokee L and eight inches in the Highlander.

• Front passenger screen
• Rear seat entertainment/Amazon Fire TV
• Rear-seat monitoring camera

Unfortunately, the Highlander has no similar available features.