Equip your family with three rows of comfortable seating, advanced tech, and all the power you could want for your next adventure together with an SUV like the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2023 Toyota Highlander. Each of these SUVs provides unique features and key benefits that may make one a stronger option for your particular lifestyle. Explore the differences in the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L versus the 2023 Toyota Highlander using this research guide crafted by the team at Antioch Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram.
If you prefer the Grand Cherokee L, scroll through our available inventory in Antioch, IL, to find your favorite model and set up a test drive. Have questions? Send our team a message or give us a call at (847) 395-0200.
Find a V6 or V8 engine under the hood of the Grand Cherokee L, and a four-cylinder or hybrid with the Toyota Highlander. The standard engines of both models deliver a balance of fuel efficiency with towing power. If you’re looking for pure muscle with massive towing power, then the available HEMI® V8 of the Grand Cherokee L may be right for you, while the hybrid of the Highlander offers higher fuel efficiency numbers.
Several different all-wheel drive systems are available on the Highlander, and three distinct 4×4 systems can be equipped on the Grand Cherokee L. In their standard configurations, the Highlander is a front-wheel drive SUV, while the Grand Cherokee L is a rear-wheel drive vehicle.
3.6L Pentastar® V6 | Engine | 5.7L HEMI V8 |
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293 HP | Horsepower | 375 HP |
260 lb.-ft. | Torque | 390 lb.-ft. |
19 city / 26 hwy | MPG | 14 city / 22 hwy |
6,200 lbs. | Max. Towing | 7,200 lbs. |
2.5L turbocharged four-cylinder | Engine | 2.5L hybrid |
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265 HP | Horsepower | 243 combined HP |
310 lb.-ft. | Torque | 175 lb.-ft. |
22 city / 29 hwy | MPG | 36 city / 35 hwy |
5,000 lbs. | Max. Towing | 3,500 lbs. |
Live large with the powerfully styled Jeep Grand Cherokee L and Toyota Highlander. Each SUV features its own unique front-end look with standard LED headlights, including the distinctive seven-bar grille of the Jeep SUV and an available mesh grille on the Highlander. Find similar convenience features like a hands-free power liftgate and rain-sensing windshield wipers on both models. However, only the Grand Cherokee L offers 21-inch wheels and two-tone exterior color combinations with a black roof for stunning visual appeal.
Premium design and convenient technology make the interior experience with the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2023 Toyota Highlander ones to remember. Depending on the trim level you select, both SUVs can be equipped with heated and ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, a wireless phone charger, an available head-up display, and leather seat upholstery. Only the Grand Cherokee L offers a power-folding third-row bench seat and a massage function for the front seats.
There’s a 12.3-inch touchscreen available in the Highlander and a 10.1-inch touchscreen available on the Grand Cherokee L. Equip your new SUV with the available JBL® 11-speaker sound system in the Highlander or the premium McIntosh® MX950 Entertainment System with 19 speakers available in the Grand Cherokee L.
Unique differences include:
Three rows of comfortable, adaptable space await in the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and Toyota Highlander. Both can seat up to eight with an available second-row bench seat or seven with second-row captain’s chairs. Overall, the Grand Cherokee L measures in a bit longer than the Highlander, and you find that difference at work with more legroom in the rear two rows of seats of the Jeep SUV.
Grand Cherokee L | Model | Highlander |
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204.9 in. | Length | 194.9 in. |
41.3 / 39.4 / 30.3 in. | Legroom (Front/Second/Third) | 42 / 38.7 / 28 in. |
84.6 / 46.9 / 17.2 cu.-ft. | Cargo Volume (Max/Behind Second/Behind Third) | 84.3 / 48.4 / 16 cu.-ft. |
Whether you’re behind the wheel or your younger driver is borrowing the family SUV for the afternoon, peace of mind shouldn’t have to be a premium feature. That’s why the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2023 Toyota Highlander both come equipped with plenty of standard driver assistance and smart safety features. In the Highlander, you get a backup camera and Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5+ with pre-collision assist, lane departure alert, auto high beams, and other features as standard equipment.
Standard safety features in the Grand Cherokee L include:
Have Additional Questions?
Are you looking for a full-size SUV with three rows of seats and enough space, power, and capability to take your family and friends anywhere, on or off the road? Two of the candidates are the all-new 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and the 2021 Toyota Highlander. The team at Antioch Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram has put together this comparison between the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and the 2021 Toyota Highlander.
The Grand Cherokee L, based on the renowned Grand Cherokee, is new for 2021. It comes in six trim levels with MSRP starting at $38,635 for the base model. The Highlander also comes in six trims, with MSRP starting at $35,085 for its base model.
If you’re interested in learning more about the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Antioch CDJR in Antioch, IL, can help. Peruse our online inventory of Grand Cherokee L models and then pair your preferred model with one of our finance and lease offers. If you’d like to step into a Grand Cherokee L and experience it for yourself, want to schedule a test drive, or just have a question, call us at (847) 395-0200 or contact us online.
Whether it’s the powerful refinement of the Jeep Grand Cherokee L or the aggressive posture of the Toyota Highlander, each vehicle offers bold and modern styling. Both models provide an impressive lineup of available exterior appointments and features, depending on trim level, including LED headlights, tail lights, and fog lights; power-adjustable heated side mirrors with memory; puddle lights; remote start; rain-sensing windshield wipers; and a hands-free power liftgate.
The Grand Cherokee L also offers additional features like an automatic headlight leveling system and an elegant two-tone paint scheme with a black roof to go with its iconic Jeep grille and streamlined appearance.
Both the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and the Toyota Highlander are designed with creature comforts and connectivity features in abundance. Both models include such amenities as heated front and second-row seats, six-speaker audio systems, power sunroof, USB charging ports and a wireless charging pad, touchscreen infotainment display, and capability for Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, Bluetooth® with voice command, and SiriusXM® Satellite Radio. The Grand Cherokee L adds several available features not found on the Highlander:
The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and Toyota Highlander both come standard with V6 engines. The Grand Cherokee L has a higher towing capacity, plus it can be equipped with a brawny HEMI® V8 on select trims for yet more power and towing capacity. Additional engine options aren’t available for the Highlander, though its V6 does have a slight edge in performance when compared to the Grand Cherokee L V6 engine. Both SUVs offer 4×2 or 4×4 drivetrains. Performance figures for the two models can be found here:
Model | Jeep Grand Cherokee L | Jeep Grand Cherokee L | Toyota Highlander |
Engine | 3.6L Pentastar® V6 | 5.7L HEMI V8 | 3.5L DOHC V6 |
Transmission | Eight-speed automatic | Eight-speed automatic | Eight-speed ECT automatic |
Horsepower | 290 HP | 357 HP | 295 HP |
Torque | 257 lb.-ft. | 390 lb.-ft. | 263 lb.-ft. |
Fuel Economy (city/hwy) | 19 / 26 MPG | 14 / 22 MPG | 21 / 24 MPG |
Towing Capacity | 6,200 lbs. | 7,200 lbs. | 5,000 lbs. |
The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and the Toyota Highlander both feature three rows of seating. The Jeep seats either six or seven people, while the Toyota seats either seven or eight with second- and third-row bench seats. Interior dimensions and cargo capacity are generally similar, but the Grand Cherokee L has more passenger volume and greater cargo volume than the Highlander.
You’ll find a raft of safety and driver assistance innovations on both the Jeep Grand Cherokee L and the Toyota Highlander to help keep you safe on the road. Features available on both models include a surround view camera, active lane management system, traffic sign recognition, blind spot and cross path detection, electronic stability control, parking assist, full speed collision warning, and hill start assist with hill descent control.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee L also has additional safety features, offering trailer sway damping and an advanced night vision system with pedestrian and animal detection.
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