Jeep Gladiator vs Toyota Tacoma

When you’re looking to get behind the wheel of a highly capable and modern truck for your commutes around Tunkhannock, Dallas, Harveys Lake, and Kingston, Pennsylvania, then you’re probably doing an ample amount of research to find a model that meets all your performance, technology, and safety needs. Two trucks you may be considering are the Jeep Gladiator and the Toyota Tacoma.

Here at Tunkhannock Auto Mart, we’re dedicated to helping you every step of the way through your car-buying journey, and we know it begins right here with the research process. In order to make that as simple as possible for you, we created this handy breakdown of the Jeep Gladiator vs. Toyota Tacoma. Now, let’s see how these two stack up against one another.

Performance Features and Engine Specs

To get started, we’ll head right under the hood and check out the engines and powertrain features you’ll get with both trucks…

Jeep Gladiator	vs	Toyota Tacoma
3.6L Pentastar® V6 engine	Standard Engine	2.7-liter 4-cylinder engine
285 HP	Standard Horsepower (HP)	159 HP
260 lb-ft	Standard Torque	180 lb-ft
7,650 lbs.	Maximum Towing Capacity	6,800 lbs.

With the Jeep Gladiator, you’ll get the standard 3.6L Pentastar® V6 engine, which puts out 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. This will get you a maximum towing capacity of 7,650 pounds when properly equipped, which means you can easily haul recreational boats, lightweight travel trailers, four-wheelers, and more.

Over in the Tacoma, the standard 2.7-liter 4-cylinder engine only puts out 159 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque. You’ll also only get a maximum towing capacity of 6,800 pounds when properly equipped, which is significantly less than the Jeep Gladiator.

Exterior Build and Design

Now, we’ll take a closer look at the exterior build and style options.

With the Jeep Gladiator, you’ll have the ability to customize your exterior design. There are a few different roof and door choices for you to pick from…

• Zipperless Sunrider® Soft Top: You’ll be able to easily take the top off with just one hand with the zipperless Sunrider® soft top.
• Freedom Top® Hardtop: This top lifts off by simply popping out the removable lightweight panels, which you can easily store away in your cabin or truck bed.
• Body-Color Hardtop: The body-color hardtop seamlessly matches your Gladiator’s finish and is sure to turn heads as you cruise by.

With the Gladiator, you’ll also have the ability to remove your roof, as well as your doors, for a true open-air experience. The Toyota Tacoma comes with the regular pickup truck design you can expect to find on any other model in its class.

If you’re looking for a modern twist on a traditional pickup, the Jeep Gladiator is the right choice for you.

The Verdict: Jeep Gladiator vs Toyota Tacoma

While both these trucks may be decent choices for your commutes around the Tunkhannock, Dallas, Harveys Lake, and Kingston, PA, areas, it’s clear that the Jeep Gladiator outperforms the Toyota Tacoma in crucial categories like performance and design.

Here at our Jeep dealership, we’re dedicated to providing our drivers with a fun and informative car-buying experience. For more information or to schedule your Jeep Gladiator test drive, call or stop by our showroom today!