Compare the2026 Jeep ReconVS 2026 Toyota bZ

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, All-Wheel Drive is standard on the Recon. But it costs extra on the bZ.

The Jeep Recon’s 360-degree camera has integrated front and rear camera washers, ensuring clear, all-weather visibility without the need for manual cleaning. In contrast, the Toyota bZ lacks camera washers, requiring you to manually clean the cameras for optimal performance.

Both the Recon and the bZ have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver 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 and driver alert monitors.

The Jeep Recon weighs 1659 to 2055 pounds more than the Toyota bZ. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

There are almost 2 times as many Jeep dealers as there are Toyota dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Recon’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Jeep vehicles are better in initial quality than Toyota vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Jeep above average in initial quality. With 14 more problems per 100 vehicles, Toyota is rated below average.

The Recon has more powerful engines than the bZ:

For better stopping power the Recon’s brake rotors are larger than those on the bZ:

For better traction, the Recon has larger tires than the bZ (265/70R18 vs. 235/60R18).

The Recon has a standard full size spare tire so a flat doesn’t interrupt your trip. A full size spare isn’t available on the bZ; it requires you to depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Recon is 3 inches wider in the front and 2.7 inches wider in the rear than on the bZ.

For greater off-road capability the Recon has a greater minimum ground clearance than the bZ (9.1 vs. 8.2 inches), allowing the Recon to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Recon has 16.9 cubic feet more passenger volume than the bZ (111.3 vs. 94.4).

The Recon has 3.7 inches more front headroom, .8 inches more front hip room, .8 inches more front shoulder room, 3.5 inches more rear headroom, 3.2 inches more rear legroom, 10.2 inches more rear hip room and 1.8 inches more rear shoulder room than the bZ.

The Recon has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the bZ with its rear seat up (30.3 vs. 27.7 cubic feet). The Recon has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the bZ with its rear seat folded (65.9 vs. 56.9 cubic feet).

A standard locking center console keeps your small valuables safer in the Recon. The bZ doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

The Recon has a 3300 lbs. towing capacity. The bZ has no towing capacity.

Standard Trailer Sway Control on the Recon uses the Electronic Stability Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The bZ doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

The Recon’s power window, power lock, power mirror and cruise control switches are lit from behind, making them plainly visible and easier to operate at night. The bZ’s power window (except driver window) and power lock switches are unlit, making them difficult to find at night and operate safely.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are standard on the Recon to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The bZ doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the Recon has a standard rear wiper. The bZ doesn’t offer a rear wiper.

The Recon has a 115-volt a/c outlet on the center console, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The bZ doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.