
Mid-size pickup trucks are a very competitive segment that’s set to welcome even more contenders soon.
For now, the Gladiator goes up against a strong set of rivals, starting with the longstanding Toyota Tacoma and its robust resale value.
The Ford Ranger returned in 2019 with a strong turbo-4 engine, while the Chevrolet Colorado debuted a few years before that and offers a diesel engine of its own.
The Honda Ridgeline is a very practical choice, with a unibody platform that gives it a larger cabin and more comfortable ride than competitors.
And the Nissan Frontier treks on, set for its own (well overdue) redesign shortly.
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Quick Specs | |||||
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 2021 Chevy Colorado’s many configurations give shoppers the kind of choice typically reserved for full-size trucks, but Chevy skimps on safety features. |
The 2021 Ford Ranger ventures further off the pavement this year with oversized off-road packages for the mid-size truck. |
The 2021 Honda Ridgeline is the just-right pickup most users really need. |
The 2021 Toyota Tacoma wears its age like a badge of honor. | |
MSRP From | |||||
$34,040 | $25,200 | $24,820 | $36,490 | $27,190 | $26,400 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
16 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Regular Unleaded V-6 | Gas I4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
EPA Class | |||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Style Name | |||||
80th Anniversary 4x4 | 2WD Ext Cab 128" Work Truck | XL 2WD SuperCab 6' Box | Sport AWD | King Cab 4x2 S Automatic | SR Access Cab 6' Bed I4 AT (GS) |
Drivetrain | |||||
Four Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||||
5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Passenger Doors | |||||
N/A | 2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||||
Crew Cab | Extended Cab Pickup | SuperCab | Crew Cab | King Cab | Access Cab |
Transmission | |||||
Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2021 Jeep Gladiator vs. 2021 Chevrolet Colorado | 2021 Jeep Gladiator vs. 2021 Ford Ranger | 2021 Jeep Gladiator vs. 2021 Honda Ridgeline | 2021 Jeep Gladiator vs. 2021 Nissan Frontier | 2021 Jeep Gladiator vs. 2021 Toyota Tacoma |