2021 Jeep Gladiator vs 2021 Nissan Frontier

2021 Jeep Gladiator

#15 in Pickup Trucks

2021 Nissan Frontier

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80th Anniversary 4x4

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Gladiator 80th Anniversary 4x4	16	22	$34,303	$34,960
Gladiator California Edition 4x4	16	23	$34,303	$34,960
Gladiator Freedom 4x4	16	23	$34,303	$34,960
Gladiator High Altitude 4x4	16	22	$39,592	$41,400
Gladiator Mojave 4x4	16	23	$43,162	$45,240
Gladiator Overland 4x4	16	23	$39,592	$41,400
Gladiator Rubicon 4x4	16	23	$43,162	$45,240
Gladiator Sport 4x4	16	23	$34,303	$34,960
Gladiator Sport S 4x4	16	23	$34,303	$34,960
Gladiator Texas Trail 4x4	16	23	$34,303	$34,960
Gladiator Willys 4x4	16	23	$34,303	$34,960
Gladiator Willys Sport 4x4	16	23	$34,303	$34,960

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Crew Cab 4x2 S Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Frontier Crew Cab 4x2 S Automatic	18	24	$27,317	$28,300
Frontier Crew Cab 4x2 SV Automatic	18	24	$28,184	$29,200
Frontier Crew Cab 4x2 SV Automatic Long Bed	18	24	$30,699	$31,810
Frontier Crew Cab 4x4 PRO-4X Automatic	17	23	$35,765	$37,890
Frontier Crew Cab 4x4 S Automatic	17	23	$30,252	$31,690
Frontier Crew Cab 4x4 SV Automatic	17	23	$30,919	$32,390
Frontier Crew Cab 4x4 SV Automatic Long Bed	17	23	$31,320	$32,810
Frontier King Cab 4x2 S Automatic	18	24	$26,247	$27,190
Frontier King Cab 4x2 SV Automatic	18	24	$27,095	$28,070
Frontier King Cab 4x4 S Automatic	17	23	$29,032	$30,080
Frontier King Cab 4x4 SV Automatic	17	23	$29,557	$30,960

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$34,303

$27,317

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$34,960

$28,300

Monthly Payment Estimate

$583 / month

$472 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

4.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

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

So much personality
Top comes off
Seriously capable

TCC Dislikes

Expensive against rivals
Light on standard features
Rivals are more comfortable

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

22 mpg

24 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

42.8

38.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.7

58.3

Front Leg Room (in)

41.2

42.4

Front Hip Room (in)

53.9

55.6

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

38.3

33.6

Front Head Room (in)

42.8

39.9

Second Hip Room (in)

55.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.7

58.3

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

218

205.5

Ground Clearance, Rear (in)

9.8

Height, Overall (in)

70.1

Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in)

Wheelbase (in)

137.3

125.9

Ground Clearance, Front (in)

9.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.8

72.8

Overhang, Front (in)

29.7

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)

33.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

33.9

Cargo Volume (ft³)

35.5

27.1

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in)

56.8

61.4

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

44.8

44.4

Tailgate Width (in)

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in)

60.3

59.5

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in)

56.8

61.4

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.6

11.3

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.9

11.7

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

44.5

43.5

Steering Type

Re-Circulating Ball

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

TDB

Front Tire Size

P255/70SR18

P265/70TR16

Spare Tire Size

Full-Size

Front Tire Order Code

TDB

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/70SR18

P265/70TR16

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

4500

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

4500

6620

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

4500

6620

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

450

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

450

662

Weight Information

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

5800

6012

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4691

4320

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

3750

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

9650

11230

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)

2205

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

3100

Curb Weight - Front (lbs)

2486

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Full-Size

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Styled Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

16 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Styled Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

16 X 7

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

650

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

220

185

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

650

Engine

Engine Order Code

ERC

Displacement

3.6 L/220

3.8 L/231

Engine Oil Cooler

Regular Duty

None

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

285 @ 6400

310 @ 6400

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

260 @ 4400

281 @ 4400

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans PTO Access

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.53

2.25

Trans Type

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.71

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.49

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.63

3.26

Trans Order Code

DEM

Transfer Case Model

Manual

None

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.65

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.86

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

1.00

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

5.42

Summary

Vehicle Name

Jeep Gladiator

Nissan Frontier

Body Code

Body Style

Crew Cab

Suspension

Axle Type - Front

Non-Independent

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.73

3.69

Suspension Type - Rear

Trailing Arm

Leaf

Axle Type - Rear

Rigid Axle

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.73

3.69

Suspension Type - Front

Leading Link

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

9.4

8.9

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

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2021 Nissan Frontier

Redesigned 2022 Frontier is here; 2021s sold out
Lease: From $307 per month for 36 months
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Finance: From 0% APR for 36 months

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