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Lexus GX 550 vs. Toyota 4Runner

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$66,785
GX 550 Premium 4WD GX 550 Premium+ 4WD GX 550 Overtrail 4WD GX 550 Luxury 4WD GX 550 Overtrail+ 4WD GX 550 Luxury+ 4WD
$42,270
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2026 Lexus GX 5502026 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

Engine comparison
2026 Lexus GX 5502026 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
  • 10-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 8-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
15 City / 21 Hwy
20 City / 26 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2026 Lexus GX 5502026 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

Suspension comparison
2026 Lexus GX 5502026 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

Steering comparison
2026 Lexus GX 5502026 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

Measurements comparison
2026 Lexus GX 5502026 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

Weight & Capacity comparison
2026 Lexus GX 5502026 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

Safety comparison
2026 Lexus GX 5502026 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

Entertainment comparison
2026 Lexus GX 5502026 Toyota 4Runner
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2026 Lexus GX 5502026 Toyota 4Runner
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
750

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2026 Lexus GX 5502026 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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