Compare the2024 Toyota SequoiaVS 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

For enhanced safety, the front and second-row seat shoulder belts of the Toyota Sequoia have pretensioners to tighten the seatbelts and eliminate dangerous slack in the event of a collision and force limiters to limit the pressure the belts will exert on the passengers. The Jeep Grand Cherokee L doesn’t offer pretensioners for its second-row seat belts.

The Sequoia has a standard Secondary Collision Brake, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The Grand Cherokee L doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

Both the Sequoia and Grand Cherokee L have rear cross-traffic warning, but the Sequoia has Parking Support Brake (automatically applies the brakes) to better prevent a collision when backing near traffic. The Grand Cherokee L’s Rear Cross Path Detection doesn’t automatically brake.

Both the Sequoia and the Grand Cherokee L have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and available four-wheel drive.

For smoother operation, better efficiency and fewer moving parts, the Sequoia has an overhead cam design, rather than the old pushrod design of the 5.7 V8 in the Grand Cherokee L.

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the Sequoia’s reliability 27 points higher than the Grand Cherokee L.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Jeep vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Toyota above average in long-term dependability. With 34 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Jeep is rated below average.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2024 Auto Issue reports that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Jeep vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Toyota second in overall reliability. Jeep is ranked 26th.

The Sequoia’s 3.4 turbo V6 hybrid produces 144 more horsepower (437 vs. 293) and 326 lbs.-ft. more torque (583 vs. 257) than the Grand Cherokee L’s standard 3.6 DOHC V6. The Sequoia’s 3.4 turbo V6 hybrid produces 80 more horsepower (437 vs. 357) and 193 lbs.-ft. more torque (583 vs. 390) than the Grand Cherokee L’s optional 5.7 V8.

As tested in Consumer Reports the Toyota Sequoia is faster than the Jeep Grand Cherokee L V6:

On the EPA test cycle the Sequoia 4x4 gets better fuel mileage than the Grand Cherokee L 5.7 OHV V8 (19 city/22 hwy vs. 14 city/22 hwy).

Regenerative brakes improve the Sequoia’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The Grand Cherokee L doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

A 10-speed automatic is standard on the Toyota Sequoia, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only an eight-speed automatic is available for the Grand Cherokee L.

For better traction, the Sequoia TRD Pro’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Grand Cherokee L (285/65R18 vs. 275/45R21).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Sequoia Capstone has standard 22-inch wheels. The Grand Cherokee L’s largest wheels are only 21-inches.

The Toyota Sequoia’s wheels have 6 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Jeep Grand Cherokee L only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

The Sequoia has a standard full size spare so a flat doesn’t interrupt your trip. A full size spare costs extra on the Grand Cherokee L. Without the option you must depend on a temporary spare, which limits mileage and speed before replacement.

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Sequoia is 3.5 inches wider in the front and 3.4 inches wider in the rear than the track on the Grand Cherokee L.

For greater off-road capability the Sequoia has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Grand Cherokee L Laredo/Limited (8.6 vs. 8.5 inches), allowing the Sequoia to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Sequoia has standard seating for 8 passengers; the Grand Cherokee L can only carry up to 7.

The Sequoia has 5.2 inches more front hip room, 5.8 inches more front shoulder room, 4.5 inches more rear hip room, 3.8 inches more rear shoulder room, 3.4 inches more third row legroom, 8 inches more third row hip room and 10.7 inches more third row shoulder room than the Grand Cherokee L.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the Sequoia’s middle and third row seats recline. The Grand Cherokee L’s third row seats don’t recline.

The Sequoia’s cargo area provides more volume than the Grand Cherokee L.

The Sequoia’s rear cargo window opens separately from the rest of the liftgate door to allow quicker loading of small packages. The Grand Cherokee L’s rear cargo window doesn’t open.

The Sequoia’s minimum standard towing capacity is much higher than the Grand Cherokee L’s (9120 vs. 3500 pounds).

The Sequoia has a higher standard payload capacity than the Grand Cherokee L (1555 vs. 1370 lbs.).

The Sequoia has a much higher maximum payload capacity than the Grand Cherokee L (1730 vs. 1400 lbs.).

The Sequoia’s front and rear power windows all open or close fully with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car. The Grand Cherokee L’s standard rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to open them fully. Only its driver’s window closes automatically.

If the windows are left open on the Sequoia the driver can close them all at the outside door handle. On a hot day the driver can lower the windows at the outside door handle or from a distance using the keyless remote. (This window function must be activated by your Toyota service department.) The driver of the Grand Cherokee L can only close the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Sequoia first among large suvs in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The Grand Cherokee L isn’t in the top three in its category.