Lexus GX 550 vs. Toyota 4Runner
Highlights
| 2026 Lexus GX 550 | 2026 Toyota 4Runner | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$66,785
|
$42,270
|
| Towing Capacity |
9,063 lbs
|
6,000 lbs
|
| Cargo Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Engine Type |
Twin Turbo Premium Gasoline V-6
|
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| MPG |
15 City / 21 Hwy
|
20 City / 26 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
349 hp
|
278 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Four Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
7
|
7
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2026 Lexus GX 550 | 2026 Toyota 4Runner | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
479 @ 2000
|
317 @ 1700
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
349 @ 4800
|
278 @ 6000
|
| Displacement |
3.4 L/210
|
2.4 L/146
|
| Engine Type |
Twin Turbo Premium Gasoline V-6
|
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
15 City / 21 Hwy
|
20 City / 26 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2026 Lexus GX 550 | 2026 Toyota 4Runner | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Tire Size |
Full-Size
|
Full-Size
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P265/55HR20
|
P245/70SR17
|
| Front Tire Size |
P265/55HR20
|
P245/70SR17
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Full-Size in
|
Full-Size in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
20 X 7.5 in
|
17 X 7 in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
20 X 7.5 in
|
17 X 7 in
|
Suspension
| 2026 Lexus GX 550 | 2026 Toyota 4Runner | |
|---|---|---|
| Axle Type - Rear |
Independent
|
Rigid Axle
|
| Axle Type - Front |
Independent
|
Independent
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Double Wishbone
|
Double Wishbone
|
Steering
| 2026 Lexus GX 550 | 2026 Toyota 4Runner | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
N/A
|
39 ft
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
Measurements
| 2026 Lexus GX 550 | 2026 Toyota 4Runner | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity |
7
|
5
|
| Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
10 ft³
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
40 ft³
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
77 ft³
|
90 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Tailgate Width |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Floor |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
9 in
|
N/A
|
| Ground Clearance, Rear |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Ground Clearance, Front |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Ground to Top of Load Floor |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cab to End of Frame |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Overhang, Rear w/o bumper |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Overhang, Front |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Rear |
66 in
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Front |
66 in
|
N/A
|
| Height, Overall |
76 in
|
73 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
78 in
|
78 in
|
| Length, Overall |
197 in
|
195 in
|
| Length, Overall w/rear bumper |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
112 in
|
112 in
|
| Third Hip Room |
45 in
|
N/A
|
| Third Shoulder Room |
58 in
|
N/A
|
| Third Leg Room |
38 in
|
32 in
|
| Third Head Room |
36 in
|
35 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
56 in
|
56 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
57 in
|
58 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
37 in
|
35 in
|
| Second Head Room |
43 in
|
38 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
55 in
|
55 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
60 in
|
58 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
41 in
|
42 in
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
40 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2026 Lexus GX 550 | 2026 Toyota 4Runner | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
5,585 lbs
|
4,455 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Option Weight - Front |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Option Weight - Rear |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| As Spec'd Curb Weight |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| As Spec'd Payload |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
9,063 lbs
|
6,000 lbs
|
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
906 lbs
|
600 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
9,063 lbs
|
6,000 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
500 lbs
|
500 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
5,000 lbs
|
5,000 lbs
|
| Gross Combined Wt Rating |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating |
7,030 lbs
|
6,005 lbs
|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Curb Weight |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Gross Axle Weight Rating |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
21 gal
|
19 gal
|
Safety
| 2026 Lexus GX 550 | 2026 Toyota 4Runner | |
|---|---|---|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2026 Lexus GX 550 | 2026 Toyota 4Runner | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2026 Lexus GX 550 | 2026 Toyota 4Runner | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
750
|
Brakes
| 2026 Lexus GX 550 | 2026 Toyota 4Runner | |
|---|---|---|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13 in
|
13 in
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
14 in
|
13 in
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Lexus GX 550 or the 2026 Toyota 4Runner?
The 2026 Toyota 4Runner is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Lexus GX 550 with 22 MPG combined versus 17 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Lexus GX 550 or the 2026 Toyota 4Runner?
The 2026 Toyota 4Runner is cheaper than the 2026 Lexus GX 550 with a $42,270 starting MSRP versus a $66,785 starting MSRP.
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