Compare the2022 Toyota SequoiaVS 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

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, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, 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.

To reliably power the ignition and other systems and to recharge the battery, the Sequoia has a 180-amp alternator. The Grand Cherokee L’s standard 160-amp alternator isn’t as powerful.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Sequoia third among large suvs in their 2020 Initial Quality Study. The Grand Cherokee L isn’t in the top three in its category.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 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 fourth in reliability, above the industry average. With 43 more problems per 100 vehicles, Jeep is ranked 24th.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2021 Auto Issue reports that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Jeep vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Toyota second in reliability. Jeep is ranked 19th.

The Sequoia’s 5.7 DOHC V8 produces 91 more horsepower (381 vs. 290) and 144 lbs.-ft. more torque (401 vs. 257) than the Grand Cherokee L’s standard 3.6 DOHC V6. The Sequoia’s 5.7 DOHC V8 produces 24 more horsepower (381 vs. 357) and 11 lbs.-ft. more torque (401 vs. 390) than the Grand Cherokee L’s optional 5.7 V8.

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Toyota Sequoia uses regular unleaded gasoline. The Grand Cherokee L with the 5.7 V8 engine requires mid-grade for maximum efficiency, which can cost 5 to 40 cents more per gallon.

The Sequoia has 3.4 gallons more fuel capacity than the Grand Cherokee L (26.4 vs. 23 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certifies the Toyota Sequoia as an “Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle” (ULEV). The Jeep Grand Cherokee L is only certified to “Low Emissions Vehicle” (LEV) standards.

For better traction, the Sequoia has larger tires than the Grand Cherokee L (275/65R18 vs. 265/60R18).

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 track (width between the wheels) on the Sequoia is 2.5 inches wider in the front and 3.7 inches wider in the rear than on the Grand Cherokee L.

For greater off-road capability the Sequoia has a 1.5 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Grand Cherokee L Laredo/Limited (10 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 1.2 inches more front legroom, 5.1 inches more front hip room, 7.2 inches more front shoulder room, 1.5 inches more rear legroom, 3.6 inches more rear hip room, 7.6 inches more rear shoulder room, 5 inches more third row legroom, 7.5 inches more third row hip room and 13.8 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 (7100 vs. 3500 pounds).

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 front windows are left open on the Sequoia the driver can close them at the outside door handle. On a hot day the driver can also lower the windows the same way. The driver of the Grand Cherokee L can only close the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The Sequoia has standard headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The Grand Cherokee L doesn’t offer headlight washers.

Consumer Reports® recommends the Toyota Sequoia, based on reliability, safety and performance.