Jeep Wrangler vs. Jeep Gladiator
When it comes to traveling, whether you’re making your commute, taking a long trip, or going off-roading, nothing tackles the road like a Jeep. Jeep vehicles are made to conquer the road and take you to your next destination.
At Country Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM, we want to put you on the road in Oxford, Elkton, or Lancaster in a vehicle that fits all your needs. Two great examples of the Jeep brand are the Jeep Wrangler and the Jeep Gladiator. In this comparison, we take a closer look at both models.
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When comparing these vehicles, it’s easy to see one of the main differences right away. These are two different vehicles; the Jeep Wrangler is an off-road SUV, and the Jeep Gladiator is a truck. Even with such different exteriors, they have a lot of common features.
Both the Gladiator and the Wrangler offer removable doors and a removable roof, allowing you to become one with nature and really feel the breeze during your ride. The Gladiator also adds a fold-down windshield, which is perfect for drivers unafraid of meeting the elements head on.
The Wrangler offers six different roof options, including a power top, three soft tops, and two hardtops. The Gladiator has four different roofing options, including two hardtops.
Wrangler roof options:
- Sky 1-Touch® Power Top
- Zipperless Sunrider® soft top
- Premium Black Sunrider® soft top
- Sunrider® for hardtop
- Black Freedom Top® 3-piece hardtop
- Body-color 3-piece hardtop
Gladiator roof options:
- Body-color hardtop
- Zipperless Sunrider® soft top
- Black Freedom Top® hardtop
- Sunrider® for hardtop
Which configuration matches your adventure?
The performance of your Jeep vehicle comes from under the hood. The engine you choose for your vehicle can go a long way in conquering the road and the trails. With impressive capabilities from either Jeep, which will be the perfect match for your next adventure?
The Jeep Wrangler provides five different engine options to choose from. They are:
- 2.0L Turbo engine that gets 270 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque
- 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 engine that gets 260 horsepower and 442 lb-ft of torque
- 3.6L Pentastar® V6 engine that gets 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque
- 2.0L PHEV engine that gets 375 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque
- 6.4L HEMI® V8 engine that gets 470 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque
The Gladiator offers two engines: the standard 3.6L Pentastar® V6 engine that gets 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque and the available 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 engine that gets 260 horsepower and 442 lb-ft of torque.
With all that power under the hood, the Jeep Wrangler and the Jeep Gladiator can handle much more than a muddy trail. Both models are built to tow equipment to your adventure. How much so? Let’s explore their maximum towing capacities below:
- Wrangler Towing Capacity: 3,500 pounds
- Gladiator Towing Capacity: 7,700 pounds
If you’ve got a couple jet skis, snowmobiles, or a lightweight travel trailer at home, the Wrangler will be best suited for these toys. However, if you have a water ski boat or a lightweight towable camper, the Gladiator has you covered.
When it comes to the SUV you choose, you want to make sure there’s plenty of space for everyone and everything. Inside both the Jeep Gladiator and the Jeep Wrangler, you'll find a spacious interior that’s comfortable for anything and anyone.
Adventure draws a crowd. Good thing the Jeep Wrangler and the Jeep Gladiator both seat up to five! Plus, both models have very similar passenger volumes. The Gladiator has 103 cubic feet while the Wrangler has 104 cubic feet. Pair this amount of wiggle room with the open-air freedom in both models, and everyone will be able to kick back and relax.
An area where these two vehicles differ is cargo space. The Gladiator offers additional space for drivers in the pickup cargo bed, while the Wrangler holds cargo in a more traditional way for an SUV.
Overall, the Gladiator offers 35.5 cubic feet of cargo space in the bed. The 4-door Wrangler offers 31.7 cubic feet of cargo volume with all seating upright. This can be maximized to 72.4 cubic feet with rear seating folded.
Both the Jeep Wrangler and the Jeep Gladiator are vehicles you can trust to be durable and powerful and take you wherever you want to go. Each vehicle can provide the performance you need, so it’s up to you and your needs which one is the better fit. We encourage you to come see both vehicles at Country Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM.
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