Jeep Wrangler vs Toyota C-HR

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Jeep Wrangler a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Feature Showdown

The Jeep Wrangler features a 8.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Toyota C-HR gets a 12.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Jeep Wrangler stands out with heated front seats, Alpine audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota C-HR. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Jeep Wrangler gets leather upholstery while the Toyota C-HR offers cloth. Climate control is 1-zone in the Jeep Wrangler and 2-zone in the Toyota C-HR.

Drivetrain

The Jeep Wrangler uses a Petrol I4 Turbo producing 200kW and 400Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.3 seconds.

The Toyota C-HR responds with a Petrol making 103kW and 142Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.2 seconds.

The Jeep Wrangler has the clear power advantage at 200kW vs 103kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Jeep Wrangler is 0.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Jeep Wrangler measures 4,334mm long on a 2,459mm wheelbase, 28mm shorter than the Toyota C-HR at 4,362mm (2,640mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota C-HR generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 365L in the Jeep Wrangler and 388L in the Toyota C-HR, giving the Toyota C-HR a 23L advantage. The Toyota C-HR seats 5 vs 4.

For towing, the Jeep Wrangler leads with a 1,497kg braked capacity vs 725kg. That 772kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Jeep Wrangler's turning circle is 0.4 m tighter, 10.0 m against 10.4 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Jeep Wrangler costs about $2,907 a year (10.2 L/100km) and fuel for the Toyota C-HR about $1,140 a year (4 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $1,767 a year less for the Toyota C-HR.

Warranty: 5 years / 100k km (Jeep Wrangler) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota C-HR). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Jeep Wrangler), no data (Toyota C-HR).

Where each one leads

The Jeep Wrangler: more power (200kW against 103kW) and the higher braked towing limit (1,497kg against 725kg).

The Toyota C-HR: the lower starting price ($46,940 against $81,990), the bigger boot with the seats up (388L against 365L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,140 a year against $2,907).

The Verdict

Toyota C-HR scores higher, 80 vs 60

The Toyota C-HR scores 80 to the Jeep Wrangler's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Toyota C-HR ahead by 56 points), safety (Toyota C-HR ahead by 33 points), value (Toyota C-HR ahead by 24 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Toyota C-HR costs about $1,767 less (4 L/100km against 10.2 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre).

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