2020 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2020 Toyota Tacoma
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Jeep Wrangler and 2020 Toyota Tacoma contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2020 Jeep Wrangler and the 2020 Toyota Tacoma.
When comparing the 2020 Jeep Wrangler's and the 2020 Toyota Tacoma's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Jeep Wrangler has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The 2020 Toyota Tacoma has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Jeep Wrangler's and the 2020 Toyota Tacoma's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Toyota Tacoma is a better car than the 2020 Jeep Wrangler.
Pricing: A used 2020 Jeep Wrangler ranges from $24,530 to $37,880 while a used 2020 Toyota Tacoma is priced between $23,994 to $40,990.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 Jeep Wrangler loses 26.4 percent of its value and the 2020 Toyota Tacoma loses 22.4 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Toyota Tacoma retains 4.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 Jeep Wrangler.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Jeep Wrangler is 8.7 out of 10 while the Toyota Tacoma's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the Jeep Wrangler being ranked 8 out of 31 Best Midsize SUVs and the Toyota Tacoma being ranked 2 out of 7 Best Midsize Trucks.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Jeep Wrangler is 8.5 out of 10. For the Toyota Tacoma the reliability rating is 9.2 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Tacoma a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Jeep Wrangler.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2020 Jeep Wrangler’s base engine makes 285 horsepower, and the 2020 Toyota Tacoma base engine makes 159 horsepower. The Wrangler is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 438 miles. The Tacoma is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 485 miles. This gives the 2020 Toyota Tacoma the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2020 Jeep Wrangler. Both models use regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The 2020 Toyota Tacoma has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$28,295
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$30,923
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$23,675 - $36,120
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$26,050
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$26,885
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$21,300 - $33,900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$30,029
Price Range:
$24,530 - $37,880
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$27,718
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$18,600 - $37,369
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
240
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
44,110
# Good or Great Deals:
79
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$33,372
Price Range:
$23,994 - $40,990
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$30,675
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$26,549 - $35,847
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,201
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
57,850
# Good or Great Deals:
357
Jeep Wrangler Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
8.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Toyota Tacoma Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
9.2 / 10
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Jeep Wrangler
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
6.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.6 - 9.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
16.9%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Toyota Tacoma
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
9.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
8.2 - 10.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
79.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
10.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1 - 31.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
2.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1 - 21.2
Jeep Wrangler Rankings
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7 out of / 7Summary Review
The Jeep Wrangler is a compact SUV with off-road prowess few vehicles can match. The current Wrangler was redesigned for the 2018 model year, with new models costing an average of $41,959 and 3-year-old models averaging $34,489.
Summary Review
Toyota’s Tacoma has been the sales leader in the midsize segment for decades. While other brands quit this market, Toyota continued to polish the gem that is the Tacoma pickup.
Pros and Cons
- Exceptional off-road capability
- Intuitive infotainment system
- Powerful engine options
- Pricing climbs quickly with higher trims and options
- Fuel economy isn’t great
- Lots of road and wind noise
Pros and Cons
- Wide range of trim levels and styles from affordable barebones to serious off-road
- Best in class retained value
- Strong track record of overall reliability
- Composite bed eliminates corrosion concerns
- Beware the recent few used years with transmission issues with some recent models
- Interior oddities like a low, flat seat
- Not as refined as most competitors, overdue for a full update
- Towing capability less than segment best
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Not applicable
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
Not applicable
Available Bed Length(s)
60.5 inches, 73.7 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2020 Jeep Wrangler Trim Levels
Black and Tan, Freedom, Rubicon, Rubicon Recon, Sport, Sport S, Willys, Willys Sport
2020 Toyota Tacoma Trim Levels
Limited, SR, SR V6, SR5, SR5 V6, TRD Off-Road, TRD Pro, TRD Sport
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
285 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1052 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
159 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
180 foot-lbs @ 3800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.041 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1685 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 25 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
298 / 438 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 23 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
422 / 485 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Available
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
41.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Cargo Space:
31.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
72.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
150.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
34.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
24.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3948 lbs
Width:
73.8 inches
Height:
73.6 inches
Length:
166.8 inches
Wheelbase:
96.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3915 lbs
Width:
74.4 inches
Height:
70.6 inches
Length:
212.3 inches
Wheelbase:
127.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
P245/75R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P245/75R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clear Coat
Blue
Ocean Blue Metallic Clear Coat
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat / Sting-Gray Clear Coat
Green
Bikini Pearl Coat / Mojito! Clear Coat / Sarge Green Clear Coat
Orange
Punk'n Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Firecracker Red Clear Coat
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Yellow
HellaYella Clear Coat
Beige
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Not available
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Red
Barcelona Red Metallic
Silver
Silver Sky Metallic
White
Super White
Yellow
Not available
Beige
Quicksand
Interior Colors
Beige
Black/Heritage Tan
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Gray
Cement Gray
