2027 Chevrolet Colorado vs 2027 Jeep Gladiator
The Chevrolet Colorado edges it, 100 to 95.6, on fuel & range.
2027 Chevrolet Colorado
The 2027 Chevrolet Colorado is sold in the U.S. as a gas large pickup truck with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Colorado 2WD, is EP…
2027 Jeep Gladiator
The 2027 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…
2027 Chevrolet Colorado
Slight edgeThe Chevrolet Colorado edges it, 100 to 95.6, on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2027 Chevrolet Coloradooverall 100 | 2027 Jeep Gladiatoroverall 95.6 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 89.8 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||
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 & cargonot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Performancenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Overall | 100 | 95.6 | |||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 2 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Chevrolet Colorado
Chevrolet Colorado: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available) · Jeep Gladiator: base trim Sport 4WD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Chevrolet Colorado wins
- It costs $350 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,950 against $3,300).
- It is rated 21 combined against 19 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
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
45 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Chevrolet Colorado | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | — | 6 |
| Engine displacement | — | 3,604 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | — | 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6, 60-degree, V-type, liquid-cooled |
| Fuel injection system | — | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | — | 285 hp |
| Torque | — | 260 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 17 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 19 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 22 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 3.73 |
| Transmission speeds | — | 8 |
| Transmission type | — | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 10 in |
| Overall height | — | 75 in |
| Overall length | — | 218 in |
| Overall width | — | 73.8 in |
| Wheelbase | — | 137 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | — | 35.5 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 103 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | — | 42.8 in |
| Third-row headroom | — | 42.8 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | — | 41.2 in |
| Third-row legroom | — | 38.3 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 4,695 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 4,695 lbs |
| Payload capacity | — | 1,025 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | Solid axle, link coil, leading arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | — | Solid axle, link coil, trailing arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | Electro-hydraulic power |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 44.5 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 330 mm |
| Front brake type | — | vented rotor, twin-piston floating caliper |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 345 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | vented rotor, single-piston floating caliper |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | — | 17 in |
| Wheel material | — | steel |
| Wheel width | — | 7.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | 245/75R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 22 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | — | 55.7 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
8 features · differences first, then sharedSafety3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet Colorado | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| All-speed Traction Control | — | std |
| Electronic Stability Control | — | std |
| Four-wheel Anti-lock Brakes | — | std |
Powertrain4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet Colorado | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| 3.6-Liter Pentastar V-6 Engine | — | std |
| 850RE Automatic Eight-Speed Overdrive Transmission | — | std |
| NV241 Command-Trac (MP1622) Transfer Case | — | std |
| Rear Trac-Lok Anti-Spin Differential | — | std |
Chassis1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet Colorado | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Gas-Charged Monotube Shock Absorbers with Multi-Tuned Valve (MTV) Technology | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPChevrolet Colorado
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Jeep Gladiator
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Chevrolet Colorado | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — | — 5 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Colorado 2WD | Gladiator 4WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 21 | 19 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,950 | $3,300 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) | — |
| Roadside assistance | 5 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Chevrolet Colorado or the 2027 Jeep Gladiator?
The Chevrolet Colorado edges it, 100 to 95.6, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Chevrolet Colorado scores 100 and the 2027 Jeep Gladiator 95.6. 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 2027 Chevrolet Colorado or the 2027 Jeep Gladiator?
2027 Chevrolet Colorado: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Jeep Gladiator: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 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 2027 Chevrolet Colorado and the 2027 Jeep Gladiator?
Where the 2027 Chevrolet Colorado wins: it costs $350 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,950 against $3,300) and is rated 21 combined against 19 (EPA mpg or MPGe). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.