2021 GMC Canyon vs 2021 Jeep Gladiator

2021 GMC Canyon

2021 Jeep Gladiator

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2WD Crew Cab 128" Denali

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Canyon 2WD Crew Cab 128" Denali	18	25	$39,304	$41,200
Canyon 2WD Crew Cab 128" Elevation	19	25	$30,718	$32,200
Canyon 2WD Crew Cab 128" Elevation Standard	19	25	$27,379	$28,700
Canyon 2WD Ext Cab 128" Elevation	19	25	$28,906	$30,300
Canyon 2WD Ext Cab 128" Elevation Standard	19	25	$25,835	$26,800
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 128" AT4 w/Cloth	17	24	$36,633	$38,400
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 128" AT4 w/Leather	17	24	$38,350	$40,200
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 128" Denali	17	24	$42,643	$44,700
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 128" Elevation	17	24	$35,584	$37,300
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 141" AT4 w/Cloth	17	24	$37,206	$39,000
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 141" AT4 w/Leather	17	24	$38,923	$40,800
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 141" Denali	17	24	$42,930	$45,000
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 141" Elevation	17	24	$36,156	$37,900
Canyon 4WD Ext Cab 128" Elevation Standard	17	24	$31,040	$32,200

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80th Anniversary 4x4

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Gladiator 80th Anniversary 4x4	17	22	$33,427	$34,040
Gladiator California Edition 4x4	16	23	$33,427	$34,040
Gladiator Freedom 4x4	16	23	$33,427	$34,040
Gladiator High Altitude 4x4	17	22	$39,118	$40,890
Gladiator Mojave 4x4	16	23	$42,308	$44,320
Gladiator Overland 4x4	16	23	$39,118	$40,890
Gladiator Rubicon 4x4	16	23	$42,308	$44,320
Gladiator Sport 4x4	16	23	$33,427	$34,040
Gladiator Sport S 4x4	16	23	$33,427	$34,040
Gladiator Texas Trail 4x4	16	23	$33,427	$34,040
Gladiator Willys 4x4	16	23	$33,427	$34,040
Gladiator Willys Sport 4x4	16	23	$33,427	$34,040

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$39,304

$33,427

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$41,200

$34,040

Monthly Payment Estimate

$687 / month

$567 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

4.8

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4.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 GMC Canyon looks good and performs well, but falters on safety.

The 2021 Jeep Gladiator, for better or worse, is a Wrangler with a bed. Nothing else will satisfy those who seek exactly that, but competitors are more comfortable and more affordable.

TCC Likes

Classic truck style
Off-road AT4 variant
Powertrain choices

So much personality
Top comes off
Seriously capable

TCC Dislikes

Expensive 4WD
Expensive diesel
Weak base engine

Expensive against rivals
Light on standard features
Rivals are more comfortable

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

22 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

53.9

Second Leg Room (in)

35.8

38.3

Front Head Room (in)

41.4

42.8

Second Hip Room (in)

53.3

55.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.5

55.7

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

38.3

42.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.2

55.7

Front Leg Room (in)

41.2

Exterior Dimensions

Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in)

47.2

Wheelbase (in)

128.3

137.3

Ground Clearance, Front (in)

8.3

Cab to Axle (in)

23.94

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.3

73.8

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)

- TBD -

33.3

Overhang, Front (in)

36.9

29.7

Frame Width, Rear (in)

- TBD -

Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

212.4

218

Ground Clearance, Rear (in)

8.3

Cab to End of Frame (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

70.7

Ground to Top of Frame (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

44.4

44.8

Tailgate Width (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in)

61.7

60.3

Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in)

57.8

56.8

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

33.9

Cargo Volume (ft³)

41.3

35.5

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in)

- TBD -

56.8

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.75 x - TBD -

13.6

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2 x - TBD -

12.9

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Location

- TBD -

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Aux Fuel Tank Location

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

41.3

44.5

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Re-Circulating Ball

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)

3500

Spare Tire Order Code

ZAO

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front

- TBD -

Rear Tire Size

255/55R20

P255/70SR18

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare

- TBD -

Front Tire Capacity (lbs)

3200

Rear Tire Order Code

QQD

TDB

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Front Tire Size

255/55R20

P255/70SR18

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear

- TBD -

Spare Tire Size

255/65R17

Full-Size

Front Tire Order Code

QQD

TDB

Trailering

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

7000

4500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

450

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

700

450

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

4500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

7000

4500

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

3200

3100

Curb Weight - Front (lbs)

2239

2486

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

5800

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

3500

3750

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

12000

9650

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)

1761

2205

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 x 8.5

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8

Full-Size

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 x 8.5

18 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Watts

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

650

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

220

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

650

Engine

Engine Type

Gas V6

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

Engine Oil Cooler

Regular Duty

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

275 @ 4000

260 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

LGZ

ERC

Displacement

3.6L/222

3.6 L/220

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

308 @ 6800

285 @ 6400

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

0.84

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.93

3.29

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.04

3.14

Trans Order Code

M5T

DFT

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Trans Power Take Off

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.66

1.67

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Transfer Case Model

N/A

Manual

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.62

4.71

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.66

0.67

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.07

2.11

Trans Type

Trans PTO Access

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Four Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.26

1.28

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Vehicle Name

GMC Canyon

Jeep Gladiator

Body Code

E63

Body Style

Crew Cab Pickup

Crew Cab

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)

3200

Suspension Type - Rear

2-Stage Multi-Leaf

Trailing Arm

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.73

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)

3500

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

Axle Type - Rear

Semi-Floating

Rigid Axle

Suspension Type - Front

Independent Coil

Leading Link

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)

3500

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)

3200

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.42

3.73

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Non-Independent

Frame

Frame Type

Fully-boxed

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.5

9.4

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2021 GMC Canyon

2021 Canyon selection improving
Lease: From $279 for 39 months
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2021 Jeep Gladiator

2021 Jeep Gladiator selection getting better
Lease: From $329 for 36 months
Rebates: Up to $1,500 off
Finance: From 0% APR for 36 months + up to $1,000 bonus

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