Compare the2026 Toyota SequoiaVS 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

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 Wagoneer 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 Wagoneer 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 Wagoneer 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 Wagoneer’s Rear Cross Path Detection doesn’t automatically brake.

Both the Sequoia and the Grand Wagoneer 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, driver alert monitors and available four-wheel drive.

The battery on the Sequoia is in the trunk, which protects it from hot under-hood temperatures that can degrade battery life. By keeping the Sequoia’s battery 20 to 30 degrees cooler, its life is increased by years. The Grand Wagoneer’s battery is in the hot engine compartment.

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 41 points higher than the Grand Wagoneer.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Sequoia second among large SUVs in their 2025 Initial Quality Study. The Grand Wagoneer isn’t in the top three.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the 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 113 more problems per 100 vehicles, Jeep is ranked 33rd.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ March 2025 Auto Issue reports that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Jeep vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Toyota third in overall reliability. Jeep is ranked 19th.

The Sequoia’s 3.4 turbo V6 hybrid produces 17 more horsepower (437 vs. 420) and 115 lbs.-ft. more torque (583 vs. 468) than the Grand Wagoneer’s standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder.

On the EPA test cycle the Sequoia gets better mileage than the Grand Wagoneer running its gasoline engine:

The Sequoia has a standard locking fuel door with a power remote release convenient to the driver. The fuel filler door is not lockable on the Grand Wagoneer. A locking fuel door helps prevent fuel theft and vandalism, such as sugar in the tank.

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 Wagoneer.

The Sequoia stops much shorter than the Grand Wagoneer:

The Sequoia Capstone handles at .76 G’s, while the Grand Wagoneer 4x4 pulls only .75 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

For greater off-road capability the Sequoia SR5 has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Grand Wagoneer (8.6 vs. 8.4 inches), allowing the Sequoia to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Sequoia is 8 inches shorter than the Grand Wagoneer, making the Sequoia easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

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

The Sequoia’s minimum standard towing capacity is much higher than the Grand Wagoneer’s (9120 vs. 6030 pounds).

The Sequoia has a higher standard payload capacity than the Grand Wagoneer (1555 vs. 1510 lbs.).

The Sequoia has a higher maximum payload capacity than the Grand Wagoneer (1730 vs. 1550 lbs.).

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

If the windows are left open on the Sequoia the driver can close all of them 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 Wagoneer can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The Toyota Sequoia has power folding mirrors that offer unparalleled convenience while maneuvering in tight places or parked. With the mirrors folded it’s easier to walk past and help prevent parking damage. The mirrors can be quickly unfolded when the driver is ready to leave. Power folding mirrors costs extra on the Grand Wagoneer.