Head-to-head
2026 Jeep Gladiator vs 2026 Toyota Tundra
The Jeep Gladiator wins clearly, 90.9 to 82.9, on tech & comfort, safety. The Toyota Tundra is ahead on performance and fuel & range.
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2026 Jeep Gladiator
The 2026 Jeep Gladiator is sold in the U.S. as a gas large pickup truck. The most efficient version, the Gladiator 4WD, is EPA-rated at 19 mpg combined. NHTSA l…
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A2026 Toyota Tundra
The 2026 Toyota Tundra is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large pickup truck with 12 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Tundra Hybri…
Verdict · default weights
2026 Jeep Gladiator
Clear winThe Jeep Gladiator wins clearly, 90.9 to 82.9, on tech & comfort, safety. The Toyota Tundra is ahead on performance and fuel & range.
Tech & comfort 2026 Jeep Gladiator leads by 50.6
Safety 2026 Jeep Gladiator leads by 15.4
Performance 2026 Toyota Tundra leads by 29.9
| Category · weight | 2026 Jeep Gladiatoroverall 90.9 | 2026 Toyota Tundraoverall 82.9 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 86.1 | 100 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 93.4 | 78 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 70.1 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 49.4 | ||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | ||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 90.9 | 82.9 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Jeep Gladiator: base trim Sport 4WD · Toyota Tundra: base trim SR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2026 Jeep Gladiator wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (3 against 38 filed with NHTSA).
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (42.5 points against 21 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
Where the 2026 Toyota Tundra answers
- It turns out 479 lb-ft of torque against 260.
- It makes 389 hp against 285.
What they share
- 15 standard driver-assist features.
- 5 seats.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
54 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $41,260 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3,604 cc | 3,445 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 SMPI | 3.4-liter aluminum block V6 twin-turbo DOHC 24-valve with Dual VVT-i |
| Fuel injection system | Sequential multiport electronic returnless | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve | DOHC 24-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 285 hp | 389 hp |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 479 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 17 mpg | 18 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 19 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 22 mpg | 24 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.73 | 3.31 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 10 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 10 in | 9.3 in |
| Overall height | 75 in | 78 in |
| Overall length | 218 in | 234 in |
| Overall width | 73.8 in | 80.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 137 in | 146 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 35.5 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 103 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 42.8 in | 41 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 38.5 in |
| Third-row headroom | 42.8 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.2 in | 41.2 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 33.3 in |
| Third-row legroom | 38.3 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,695 lbs | 5,215 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,695 lbs | 5,095 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 7,375 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1,025 lbs | 1,940 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Solid axle, link coil, leading arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar | Independent double-wishbone with stabilizer bar and twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension type | Solid axle, link coil, trailing arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar | Multi-link with coil springs and outboard-mounted twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electro-hydraulic power | Electronic Power Steering (EPS); power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 22.3 ft | 24.3 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 330 mm | 353 mm |
| Front brake type | vented rotor, twin-piston floating caliper | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | — | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | 345 mm | 345 mm |
| Rear brake type | vented rotor, single-piston floating caliper | ventilated disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | steel | steel |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 245/75R17 | P245/75R18 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 22 gal | 32.2 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | SiriusXM Guardian | Safety Connect |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 12 months | — |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | — | 120 months |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 55.7 in | 65 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 63.4 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 55.7 in | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
171 features · differences first, then sharedSafety23 differ · 30 listed
| Feature | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive cruise control | opt | — |
| Advanced multistage front airbags | std | — |
| Side curtain airbags for first and second rows | std | — |
| Supplemental front seat side airbag | std | — |
| Rear Park Assist | opt | — |
| Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) and trailer detection | opt | — |
| Blind-spot Monitoring indicator (mirror-mounted) | opt | — |
| Child-protector rear door locks (and power window lockout control) | — | std |
| Drive-Start Control (DSC) | — | std |
| Driver and front (active) passenger headrests | — | std |
| Driver and front passenger seat belt alert (all markets) | std | — |
| Eight total airbags, including driver and passenger side, knee and curtain airbags | — | std |
| Electronic roll mitigation | std | — |
| Front-passenger seat-occupant detection system | std | — |
| Jeep Active Safety Group — includes Rear park assist, Blind-spot Monitoring and LED taillamps | opt | — |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) includes lower anchors on all outboard second-row rear seats | — | std |
| Parking Support Brake (PKSB) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) | — | std |
| Rear Child Seat Anchor System — LATCH | std | — |
| Selec-Speed Control | opt | — |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5 (TSS 2.5): Automatic High Beams (AHB) | — | std |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5 (TSS 2.5): Pre-Collision System w/Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert w/Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Road Sign Assist (RSA) | — | std |
| Vehicle theft alarm — protects doors and liftgate | opt | — |
| Sentry Key anti-theft engine immobilizer | std | — |
| Backup camera with projected path | std | std |
| Trailer Sway Control (TSC) | std | std |
| Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) | std | std |
| Star Safety System™ — includes [Enhanced] Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) | std | std |
| Star Safety System™ — includes Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | std | std |
| Star Safety System™ — includes Traction Control [(TRAC)] | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) | std | std |
Infotainment19 differ · 19 listed
| Feature | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Connect — Automatic Collision Notification | — | std |
| Safety Connect — includes Emergency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Locator, Roadside Assistance and Automatic Collision Notification | — | std |
| Wi-Fi Connect | — | std |
| Safety Connect — Roadside Assistance | — | std |
| 8-in. Touchscreen Audio Multimedia with 6/9* Speaker Audio System | — | std |
| Audio System — Eight speakers | std | — |
| Media hub (one full-function USB and auxiliary port) | std | — |
| Mounted audio controls | std | — |
| Nine Alpine speakers with all-weather subwoofer and 552-watt amplifier | opt | — |
| Radio with Uconnect 5 with 12.3-in. display | std | — |
| Removable Bluetooth wireless speaker | opt | — |
| SiriusXM Guardian Connected Services — includes one-year trial | opt | — |
| SiriusXM Radio — includes a three-month trial subscription | std | — |
| SiriusXM Traffic Plus — includes five-year trial subscription | opt | — |
| SiriusXM Travel Link — includes five-year trial subscription | opt | — |
| Technology Group (Sport/Willys) — includes inside electrochromatic rearview mirror, nine-speaker premium audio system with all-weather subwoofer, and Bluetooth wireless speaker, 115V interior outlet and rear center console USBs | opt | — |
| Two USBs and two USB-Cs in back of center console | opt | — |
| Uconnect Voice Command — hands-free calling with address book and Bluetooth | std | — |
| USB — fully functional in center console | std | — |
Convenience14 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| # of USB Ports (Front + Rear) | — | std |
| Auxiliary electrical switches — four programmable switches, heavy-duty 240-amp alternator | opt | — |
| Auxiliary power, 115-volt outlet in center console | opt | — |
| Convenience Group (Sport/Willys) — includes passive entry, automatic temperature control with dual zone, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, 7-in. thin-film transistor (TFT) cluster, SiriusXM and universal garage door opener | opt | — |
| Front 12V auxiliary power outlet | — | std |
| Front door handles with touch-sensor lock/unlock feature | — | std |
| Passive entry | opt | — |
| Power (speed-sensitive locking) — door-mounted switches | std | — |
| Power outlet, 12-volt, instrument panel | std | — |
| Power windows (front and rear), driver and passenger one-touch down | std | — |
| Remote keyless entry with mechanical flip key | opt | — |
| Remote start system | opt | — |
| Universal garage door opener | opt | — |
| Power windows with one-touch auto up/down and jam protection | — | std |
| Smart Key System with Push Button Start; remote keyless entry with lock, unlock, panic and tailgate release functions, and remote illuminated entry | std | std |
Climate6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning — Manual, single zone | std | — |
| Automatic temperature control — dual zone | opt | — |
| Cabin air filter — dual zone | opt | — |
| Floor heat ducts — rear | std | — |
| Rear seat center-console air vents (CrewMax models only) | — | std |
| Single zone automatic climate control with air filtration | — | std |
Seating8 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 split, folding rear seat | — | std |
| Heated front seats | opt | — |
| Driver — six-way manual (fore/aft, recline, height adjust) | std | — |
| Driver — 12-way power (fore/aft, recline, height adjust, lumbar) | opt | — |
| Front passenger — 12-way power (fore/aft, recline, height adjust, lumbar) | opt | — |
| Front passenger — four-way manual (fore/aft, recline) | std | — |
| Leather-trimmed | opt | — |
| SofTex®-trimmed 8-way power-adjustable driver and front passenger seats with 2-way power-adjustable lumbar support | std | — |
| Fabric-trimmed 4-way adjustable driver and front passenger seats | std | std |
Interior21 differ · 23 listed
| Feature | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel | opt | — |
| Combination meter with analog gauges and 4.2-in. color TFT Multi-Information Display (MID) with fuel economy, driver assist, vehicle/trip information, and warning messages | — | std |
| Inside electrochromatic rearview mirror | opt | — |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | — | std |
| Console — full-floor with front and rear cup holders, locking storage and armrest | std | — |
| EVIC controls | std | — |
| Fixed center console with gated shift lever, driving controls, center storage bin, and illuminated front tray | — | std |
| Floor Mats — Front and rear | std | — |
| Hardtop headliner | opt | — |
| Leather-trimmed steering wheel with phone, audio, display/infotainment, and driving assist controls | opt | — |
| LED door bezel ambient lamp | std | — |
| LED footwell courtesy — functional | std | — |
| LED front cup holder | std | — |
| LED overhead courtesy lamp | std | — |
| LED rear cup holder | std | — |
| Mopar all-weather slush mats | opt | — |
| Polyurethane steering wheel with phone, audio, display/infotainment, and driving assist controls | — | std |
| Speed and cruise control | std | — |
| Steering Wheel — Base (urethane) | std | — |
| Wash-out interior with removable carpet and drain plugs | std | — |
| Overhead console with rear window control, sunglasses storage and Safety Connect® | — | std |
| Manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel | std | std |
| Cab-mounted LED Cargo Light | std | std |
Exterior39 differ · 39 listed
| Feature | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Acoustic laminated windshield | — | std |
| Black Three-piece Hardtop Group — includes black three-piece hardtop with Freedom panels, rear window defroster and sliding rear window | opt | — |
| Corning Gorilla Glass windshield | opt | — |
| Deep-tinted sunscreen rear and quarter windows | opt | — |
| Easy lower and lift tailgate | — | std |
| Engine and body undercovers | — | std |
| Fender Flares — One-piece, black | std | — |
| Fender Flares — Two-piece, body-color insert | opt | — |
| Full-metal with power windows | std | — |
| Glass — Standard | std | — |
| Grille — Body-color | std | — |
| Halogen fog lamps | std | — |
| Halogen headlamps | std | — |
| High-strength steel cab with aluminum hood and front door panels | — | std |
| LED fog lamps (packaged with LED Lighting Group) | opt | — |
| LED Headlamp and Fog Lamp Package | opt | — |
| LED Headlights with Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and manual leveling adjustment | — | std |
| LED Headlights with Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and manual leveling adjustment | — | std |
| LED reflector headlamps (packaged with LED Lighting Group) | opt | — |
| LED Taillights | — | std |
| Mirrors — Mold-in-color manual folding | std | — |
| Mirrors — Standard, no power | std | — |
| Power heated sideview mirrors | opt | std |
| Power horizontal rear window with defogger and privacy glass (Double cab models only) | — | std |
| Rock Rails — Cab, black, painted steel, heavy-duty, protective | opt | — |
| Skid Plates — Fuel tank and transfer case | std | — |
| Tires — 32-in., all-season, 245/75 R17 BSW Bridgestone Dueler H/T | std | — |
| Tires — 32-in., all-terrain, 245/75 R17 BSW Bridgestone Dueler A/T | opt | — |
| Tops — Black Sunrider soft-top | std | — |
| Tops — Body-color three-piece hardtop | opt | — |
| Tops — Dual Top Group (includes premium Sunrider) | opt | — |
| Tops — Freedom Top three-piece modular hardtop with rear defroster, sliding rear window and Freedom Panel storage bag | opt | — |
| Tops — Mopar Sunrider flip-top for hardtop | opt | — |
| Tow Hooks — Three (two front, one rear) | std | — |
| Wheels — 17-in. aluminum fully painted gray | opt | — |
| Wheels — 17-in. aluminum painted gray with machined face (Sport S) | opt | — |
| Wheels — 17-in. full-face steel painted Low Gloss Black | std | — |
| Wheels — Optional 18-in. aluminum machined painted grey | opt | — |
| Automatic headlamps | opt | — |
Powertrain9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd generation Dana 44 heavy-duty solid front | std | — |
| 3rd generation Dana 44 heavy-duty solid front (wide track) | opt | — |
| 3rd generation Dana 44 heavy-duty solid rear | std | — |
| 3rd generation Dana 44 heavy-duty solid rear (wide track) | opt | — |
| 4WD system — Command-Trac NV241, part-time, shift-on-the-fly transfer case | std | — |
| Axle Ratio 3.73:1 | std | — |
| Axle Ratio 4.10:1 | opt | — |
| Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6 SMPI / Eight-speed automatic | std | — |
| Trac-Lok limited-slip, rear | opt | — |
Chassis1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| High-strength boxed-steel frame with hydraulic cab mounts | — | std |
Cargo19 differ · 20 listed
| Feature | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 115-volt power outlet (truck bed) | opt | — |
| 5-ft. steel box | std | — |
| 7-/4-pin trailer connector | — | opt |
| Adjustable rail-based tie-down system | opt | — |
| Aluminum-reinforced composite bed | — | std |
| Back panel rear seat storage compartments | — | std |
| Class II bumper hitch | std | — |
| Damped three-position tailgate | std | — |
| Deck rail header | — | std |
| Four-pin and seven-pin trailer wiring | std | — |
| Lockable and removable storage bin under rear seat | opt | — |
| Lockable rear behind-seat storage | std | — |
| Max Trailer Tow Group — includes heavy-duty 240-amp alternator, Class IV hitch receiver heavy-duty cooling, wide-track axles with 4.10:1 axle ratio | opt | — |
| Rear under-seat storage | std | — |
| Rear under-seat storage box with removable and adjustable partitions | — | std |
| Roll-up tonneau cover | opt | — |
| Spray-in bedliner | opt | — |
| Trail Rail Cargo Management Group — includes three box rails, four anchor pods, 115-volt bed power outlet, roll-up tonneau cover and lockable rear under-seat storage bin | opt | — |
| Trailer Tow and AUX Switch Group — includes heavy-duty 240-amp alternator, Class IV hitch receiver, heavy-duty cooling and programmable auxiliary switches | opt | — |
| Towing hitch receiver | opt | opt |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPJeep Gladiator
Safety Signal 89 B
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / — / ★★★☆☆
Recalls 2
Owner complaints 3 · 0 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Service Brakes (1), Engine (1), Unspecified (1)
Top recalls
- high Wheels 26V456000 · 641 vehicles
- minor Back Over Prevention 26V531000 · 844,028 vehicles
Toyota Tundra
Safety Signal 94 A
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 2
Owner complaints 38 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Engine (8), Power Train (8), Unspecified (7)
Top recalls
- minor Equipment 26V433000 · 1 vehicles
- minor Equipment 26V179000 · 8,230 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $41,260 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 5 trims | $41,260 – $80,800 32 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Gladiator 4WD | Tundra Hybrid 2WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 19 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,550 | $3,050 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Roadside assistance | — | 2 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Jeep Gladiator or the 2026 Toyota Tundra?
The Jeep Gladiator wins clearly, 90.9 to 82.9, on tech & comfort, safety. The Toyota Tundra is ahead on performance and fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Jeep Gladiator scores 90.9 and the 2026 Toyota Tundra 82.9. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Jeep Gladiator or the 2026 Toyota Tundra?
2026 Jeep Gladiator: no NHTSA rating yet, grade B, 2 recalls. 2026 Toyota Tundra: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 2 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2026 Jeep Gladiator and the 2026 Toyota Tundra?
Where the 2026 Jeep Gladiator wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (3 against 38 filed with NHTSA) and lists more comfort and tech equipment (42.5 points against 21 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½). Where the 2026 Toyota Tundra answers: it turns out 479 lb-ft of torque against 260 and makes 389 hp against 285. What they share: 15 standard driver-assist features and 5 seats.