2021 Jeep Gladiator vs 2022 Nissan Frontier

2021 Jeep Gladiator

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2022 Nissan Frontier

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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

2022 Nissan Frontier

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Invoice Price

$33,427

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Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$34,040

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Monthly Payment Estimate

$567 / month

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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.

The redesigned 2022 Nissan Frontier takes a conservative step into the modern era.

TCC Likes

So much personality
Top comes off
Seriously capable

Pro-4X upgrades
Good standard features
Compelling options

TCC Dislikes

Expensive against rivals
Light on standard features
Rivals are more comfortable

Automatic emergency braking is not standard
Does it ride any smoother?
Is it any more efficient?

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

Highway

22 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

38.3

Front Head Room (in)

42.8

Second Hip Room (in)

55.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.7

Second Head Room (in)

42.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.7

Front Leg Room (in)

41.2

Front Hip Room (in)

53.9

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.8

Overhang, Front (in)

29.7

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)

33.3

Length, Overall (in)

218

Ground Clearance, Rear (in)

Height, Overall (in)

Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in)

Wheelbase (in)

137.3

Ground Clearance, Front (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Tailgate Width (in)

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in)

60.3

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in)

56.8

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

33.9

Cargo Volume (ft³)

35.5

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in)

56.8

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

44.8

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.9

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.6

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

44.5

Steering Type

Re-Circulating Ball

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/70SR18

Rear Tire Order Code

TDB

Front Tire Size

P255/70SR18

Spare Tire Size

Full-Size

Front Tire Order Code

TDB

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

450

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

450

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

4500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

4500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

4500

Weight Information

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

3100

Curb Weight - Front (lbs)

2486

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

5800

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

3750

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

9650

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)

2205

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Full-Size

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

220

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

650

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

650

Engine

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

260 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

ERC

Displacement

3.6 L/220

Engine Oil Cooler

Regular Duty

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

285 @ 6400

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Transfer Case Model

Manual

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

Trans PTO Access

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

Trans Type

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

Trans Order Code

DFT

Summary

Vehicle Name

Jeep Gladiator

Body Code

Body Style

Crew Cab

Suspension

Axle Type - Rear

Rigid Axle

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.73

Suspension Type - Front

Leading Link

Axle Type - Front

Non-Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.73

Suspension Type - Rear

Trailing Arm

Emissions

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

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

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