Compare the2022 Jeep WranglerVS 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser

Both the Wrangler and the Land Cruiser have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, rearview cameras, available collision warning systems, daytime running lights, blind spot warning systems, rear parking sensors and rear cross-path warning.

Jeep pays for scheduled maintenance (up to 3 oil changes) on the Wrangler for 1 year and -25000 miles longer than Toyota pays for maintenance for the Land Cruiser (3/unlimited vs. 2/25000).

There are almost 2 times as many Jeep dealers as there are Toyota dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Wrangler’s warranty.

The Wrangler has a solid front axle with a floating power axle for durability that the Land Cruiser’s independent front suspension and exposed front driveshafts don’t offer.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Jeep vehicles are better in initial quality than Toyota vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Jeep 8th in initial quality, above the industry average. With 8 more problems per 100 vehicles, Toyota is ranked 13th.

The Wrangler 4Xe’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid produces 69 lbs.-ft. more torque (470 vs. 401) than the Land Cruiser’s 5.7 DOHC V8. The Wrangler Rubicon 392’s optional 6.4 V8 produces 89 more horsepower (470 vs. 381) and 69 lbs.-ft. more torque (470 vs. 401) than the Land Cruiser’s 5.7 DOHC V8.

The Wrangler’s 3.0 turbo V6 diesel produces 41 lbs.-ft. more torque (442 vs. 401) than the Land Cruiser’s 5.7 DOHC V8.

As tested in Car and Driver the Jeep Wrangler turbo 4 cyl. is faster than the Toyota Land Cruiser (automatics tested):

On the EPA test cycle the Wrangler 4Xe Electric Motor 8 speed Auto running on electricity gets better mileage than the Land Cruiser (52 city/45 hwy MPGe vs. 13 city/17 hwy).

On the EPA test cycle the Wrangler 4-door running its gasoline engine gets better mileage than the Land Cruiser:

The Wrangler 4Xe can drive on battery power alone for up to 21 miles. The Land Cruiser must run its internal combustion engine to move.

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the Wrangler Rubicon 392’s fuel efficiency. The Land Cruiser doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

Regenerative brakes improve the Wrangler 2.0 Turbo/3.6 eTorque/4Xe’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The Land Cruiser doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

In heavy traffic or at stop lights the Wrangler’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. The engine is automatically restarted when the driver gets ready to move again. If the conditions warrant or the driver wishes, the system can be manually disabled at any time for the duration of a trip. The Land Cruiser doesn’t offer an automatic engine start/stop system.

The Wrangler offers a manual transmission for better acceleration, control and sportiness. The Land Cruiser doesn’t offer a manual transmission.

The Wrangler Rubicon 392’s launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The Land Cruiser doesn’t offer launch control.

The Wrangler stops much shorter than the Land Cruiser:

For better traction, the Wrangler’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Land Cruiser (315/70R17 vs. 285/60R18).

The Wrangler Sahara 4-door’s optional tires provide better handling because they have a lower 55 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Land Cruiser’s 60 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Wrangler Sahara 4-door offers optional 20-inch wheels. The Land Cruiser’s largest wheels are only 18-inches.

The Wrangler Sport S/Sahara/Rubicon offers an optional easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The Land Cruiser doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Wrangler 4-door’s wheelbase is 6.2 inches longer than on the Land Cruiser (118.4 inches vs. 112.2 inches).

The Wrangler Rubicon 4Xe handles at .75 G’s, while the Land Cruiser pulls only .72 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The Wrangler Rubicon 4Xe executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.1 seconds quicker than the Land Cruiser (27.8 seconds @ .61 average G’s vs. 28.9 seconds @ .58 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the Wrangler 2-door’s turning circle is 4.2 feet tighter than the Land Cruiser’s (34.5 feet vs. 38.7 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Wrangler Sport 2-door has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Land Cruiser (9.7 vs. 8.9 inches), allowing the Wrangler to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Jeep Wrangler may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 700 to 1800 pounds less than the Toyota Land Cruiser.

The Wrangler 4-door is 6.5 inches shorter than the Land Cruiser, making the Wrangler easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

As tested by Car and Driver while under full throttle, the interior of the Wrangler Sport 4-door is quieter than the Land Cruiser (73 vs. 74 dB).

The Wrangler 4-door has 2.5 inches more front headroom, 1.4 inches more rear headroom and 3.9 inches more rear legroom than the Land Cruiser.

The Wrangler 4-door has a much larger cargo volume than the Land Cruiser with its rear seat up (31.7 vs. 16.1 cubic feet).

A low lift-over cargo hatch design makes loading and unloading the Wrangler easier. The Wrangler’s cargo hatch lift-over height is 29.7 inches, while the Land Cruiser’s liftover is 31.6 inches.

The Wrangler has a maintenance free battery for long life without checking the battery’s water level. The Land Cruiser doesn’t have a maintenance free battery, so the water level in the battery’s cells must be checked often to prevent damage.

The Wrangler (except Manual/Sport) offers a remote vehicle starting system, so the vehicle can be started from inside the driver's house. This allows the driver to comfortably warm up the engine before going out to the vehicle. The climate system will also automatically heat or cool the interior. The Land Cruiser doesn’t offer a remote starting system.

The power windows standard on both the Wrangler and the Land Cruiser have locks to prevent small children from operating them. When the lock on the Wrangler is engaged the driver can still operate all of the windows, for instance to close one opened by a child. The Land Cruiser prevents the driver from operating the other windows just as it does the other passengers.

The Wrangler’s power window, power lock, power mirror and cruise control switches are lit from behind, making them plainly visible and easier to operate at night. The Land Cruiser’s cruise control switches are unlit, making them difficult to find at night and operate safely.

Consumer Reports rated the Wrangler’s headlight performance “Very Good,” a higher rating than the Land Cruiser’s headlights, which were rated “Good.”

The Wrangler Sport S/Sahara/Rubicon’s power mirror controls are mounted on the door for easy access. The Land Cruiser’s power mirror controls are on the dash where they are possibly hidden by the steering wheel and are awkward to manipulate.

The Jeep Wrangler JL comes in four door and soft top bodystyles; the Toyota Land Cruiser isn’t available as a soft top.

Insurance will cost less for the Wrangler owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the Wrangler will cost $6075 to $8100 less than the Land Cruiser over a five-year period.

The Wrangler will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the Wrangler will retain 73.16% to 86.03% of its original price after five years, while the Land Cruiser only retains 54.55% to 54.93%.

IntelliChoice estimates that five-year ownership costs (depreciation, financing, insurance, fuel, fees, repairs and maintenance) for the Jeep Wrangler will be $40669 to $54308 less than for the Toyota Land Cruiser.

Motor Trend selected the Wrangler as their 2019 Sport Utility of the Year. The Land Cruiser has never been chosen.

The Jeep Wrangler outsold the Toyota Land Cruiser by almost 43 to one during the 2021 model year.