The 2022 Jeep Gladiator and the 2022 Toyota Tacoma are both outstanding choices when it comes to trucks. Both bring a high level of performance and a high level of fun on paved surfaces and far from the beaten path. At Klein Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Clintonville WI, we've developed a head-to-head comparison that will make it easier for you to decide. Here's a look at how these two very strong pickups compare.
A comparison of performance
Both the 2022 Jeep Gladiator and the 2022 Toyota Tacoma have two excellent drivetrain options. The Jeep Gladiator offers a 3.6-liter V6 engine that generates 285 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. The Toyota Tacoma has a smaller 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine that produces only 159 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque. That means the Jeep Gladiator wins the first match-up of the base level engines.
At the higher end of the scale, the Jeep Gladiator has a 3.0-liter V6 diesel drivetrain that's good for 260 horsepower and 442 pound-feet of torque. The Toyota Tacoma has an available 3.5-liter V6 engine with 278 horsepower, but it comes up short in the all-important category of torque with only 265 pound-feet. Once again, the new Jeep Gladiator comes out on top when comparing most of the numbers.
A comparison of off-road capabilities
While the Toyota Tacoma is a very capable work truck, the Jeep Gladiator has an unfair advantage when it comes to off-roading because of its Jeep DNA. Your off-road fun is limited in a Tacoma because of the fixed cab configuration. By contrast, the Jeep Gladiator lets you remove the tops and doors just like the Jeep Wrangler while also giving you the kind of capability you expect in a truck. This match-up isn't even close and the winner is the new Jeep Gladiator.
Jeep Gladiator’s ground clearance advantage
The 2022 Jeep Gladiator has ground clearance that reaches up to 11.1 inches. That allows you to conquer just about any kind of terrain you encounter when you’re far from your home in Shawano or New London, WI. By contrast, the Toyota Tacoma has a ground clearance of only 9.4 inches. Off-roading can be a game of inches and that's why the winner in this category is clearly the Jeep Gladiator.
A comparison of towing capacities
In terms of towing, there's a substantial advantage that the 2022 Jeep Gladiator gives you compared with what you'd have if you chose the Toyota Tacoma. The Jeep Gladiator can pull 7,700 pounds when it's properly equipped while the Toyota Tacoma can tow only 6,800 pounds. That 900-pound difference can be important and it means that, once again, the winner is the new Jeep Gladiator.
A look at towing features
Both the Gladiator and the Tacoma have several very appealing towing features that can help make your work life and your adventures a lot easier to manage. In our opinion, the Jeep Gladiator offers a better list of towing amenities:
- Class IV trailer hitch
- Dana® 44 wide axles
- ParkView® Rear Back-Up Camera
- 3.73 or 4.10 rear axle gear ratio
- Integrated trailer brake controller
A comparison of reliability
The Toyota brand has earned a stellar reputation for long-term reliability and that's why it's especially impressive that the Jeep Gladiator edges out the Tacoma in this important category. According to J.D. Power, the Jeep Gladiator received a score of 85 out of 100 while the Toyota Tacoma got a score of 81 out of 100. If you want the capability of a truck with the off-roading prowess of a Jeep, test drive the new Jeep Gladiator at Klein Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Clintonville WI.
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