Midsize pick-up trucks have plenty of options out there, but two popular ones to pick from are the 2023 Jeep Gladiator and the 2023 Toyota Tacoma. Which one is the better pick you may ask? That is what we’re here to decide. Here we’ll go over all the information needed to be informed on your new truck purchase.
Key Takeaways:
- The Jeep Gladiator has some new options that are out for the 2023 year that adds a little extra jazz to this midsize truck.
- The Gladiator has more HP and towing capacity than the Tacoma.
- Both are very similar in interior space with the Gladiator being slightly longer for the exterior.
- The Tacoma has a 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine and the Gladiator has a 3.5-liter V-6.
Which is bigger, the Jeep Gladiator or the Toyota Tacoma?
The Jeep Gladiator comes in slightly longer than the Toyota Tacoma but is also narrower than the Tacoma. This means getting in and out of tight spaces may be easier in the Gladiator but as for leg room, the Tacoma comes out with about an inch more space. When it comes to head room the Gladiator has about 3 inches on the Tacoma. These are mostly comparable spaces for the interior. This is all dependent on what you are looking for and if the answer is being able to fit into more spaces than the Gladiator will not disappoint.
What engines are to be expected with the 2023 Jeep Gladiator and the 2023 Toyota Tacoma?
If you’re looking for some horsepower to get the ball rolling in your new truck, you have to go with the 2023 Jeep Gladiator. While the Tacoma offers a 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine for the standard with 159 HP and 180 lb ft of torque, they also roll in with a 3.5-liter V-6 engine that generates 278 HP and 265 lb-ft of torque. Yet the Gladiator starts with its standard engine at a 3.5-liter V-6 that produces 285 HP and 260 lb ft of torque and also has a 3.0-liter diesel V-6 engine that delivers 260 HP and 442 lb-ft of torque. This puts some bang in the Gladiator that you won’t find in the Tacoma. As for towing capacity, the Tacoma clocks in with a capacity of 6,800 lbs while the Gladiator tops that at a capacity of 7,650 lbs. Payload capacity also is higher in the Gladiator which has 1,700 lbs versus the Tacoma that has 1,686 lbs.
What’s new for the 2023 Jeep Gladiator?
The new 2023 Jeep Gladiator is coming out with a new edition and package. There is a Freedom special edition that displays U.S. pride. On this special edition you will find an Oscar Mike badge along with an American flag decal and steel rock rails. Black accents also come with this edition. As for the new package that is rolling out for the Gladiator this year, it is called the Capability package. It has a winch-capable steel front bumper as well as an off road camera and some awesome steel rock rails. It will be available for the High Altitude Trim. As for colors, the Snazzberry is out this year and there is a new explosive yellow color taking its place called High Velocity.
Summary:
Both the 2023 Jeep Gladiator and the 2023 Toyota Tacoma have some great options but the Gladiator comes out on top in this comparison. With the extra horesepower and towing capacity it is great for those looking for a little extra vroom and also whomever has large towing needs. A great truck for work and trips, you can’t go wrong with the Jeep that is a blend of the Wrangler and a truck. The two ultimate powerhouses colliding make the Gladiator a winner in our book.