2021 Toyota Tacoma vs 2021 Jeep Gladiator: Which is better? | Comparison 

I bought a tacoma TRD pro for my grandmother and she loves the interior because it reminds her of when she bought her first toyota corolla.

Since I have owned both a 16 TRD Off Road and a 2021 Rubicon Gladiator I got perspective. The Jeep is WAY more comfortable, the sound system from Jeep/ Alpine is much better than the JBL Tacoma. Interior is no comparison Jeep by far but again its a much more expensive truck. Gas mileage goes to the Tacoma the Gladiator is more thirsty. I believe the Tacoma is faster (gas motor to gas motor) in a quarter mile run , BUT right off the line I think the Jeep is quicker to say 30 mph. Tacoma's 3.5 is weak down low until it spools up then it gets going not a fan of the motor I actually liked my Toyota FJ's 4.0L better than the newer 3.5L. Gladiator is way expensive I could have bought a full size truck for the same price. However, you do get Dana 44 axles a crawler transfer case (Rubicon) and front locker (Rubicon). Personally, I think Jeep needs to put a rear locker in the Willy's Edition. Yes the Mojave has that but price is the same as Rubicon and not everyone needs to "jump their truck" with Mojave suspension. Willy's with just a rear locker and a much lower price point would compete well with Tacoma TRD or Ford FX Ranger. I think resale is still unknown. Yes, Tacoma re-sale is amazing I bought mine in 16 for 39k drove it for 5 years and sold it for 35K HOWEVER, looking on craigslist Jeep Rubicon (Jeeps) hold their value to crazy levels as well.. Matter of fact research has shown the Jeep Rubicon Jeeps are actually a little better than Tacoma in resale so if that applies to Gladiator especially Rubicon Gladiator we will have to see long term.

I’ve owned a 2008 Tacoma, a 2012 Tacoma, and just bought a 2021 Mojave. I liked the Tacoma, but I LOOOOVE the Mojave. Both are great vehicles.

Sold my Tacoma for a Gladiator and couldn't be happier. Only regret is that I didn't do it sooner. The Gladiator is more capable at every single aspect than the Tacoma and has a 10x better interior.

I have the 21 Tacoma and I have alot of seat time in both vehicles. I'd give all props to the Gladiator but I use my Tacoma for over 33k miles a year and knowing I'll have a high mileage truck in just a few years I went with the Tacoma. The Gladiator is just awesome in every department except for the price lol

I traded my 2019 toyota for a 2020 Gladiator Rubicon. The Rubi rocks! Much more comfortable and the 8.4 display with upgraded alpine stereo is unreal. The video is correct, the 8 speed auto rocks. Much better performance than the 5 speed auto in toyota Very happy with my choice.

On any video with “Toyota” in title, you’d always find at least a single comment about reliability. Add in “Jeep” or “Dodge” and you are entering a circlejerk.

Yep, Tacoma is for me: it’s Budget friendly, Higher resale value and super reliable thanks #Autotrader 👍

I really enjoy these comparisons. Keep up the great work Jeff👍

I bought a 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road 4x4 fully equipped in March of 2019, and I don't regret it. I also bought a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee altitude package 4x4 for my wife in December of 2018, and it gave is a lot of problems, to the point that started leaking oil and the check engine turned on, I bought it brand new and exchanged it at 21k miles after 2 years and 11 months, we took really good care of it and it still gave us problems even with really but really low miles on it. We exchanged it for a 2021 Toyota 4Runner Limited Night Shade Edition, we love it. It's nothing compared to the quality, reliability, and luxury of a FCA vehicle!!!!!. Scotty Kilmer told us, but we didn't listen!!!!!.

Just get the vehicle that YOU prefer/want........I've got the Gladiator and I love it. Tacoma's are badass also! It's just a preference.....

Just got a Gladiator Willys a couple of days ago. Great review! It looks like I made the right choice over the Tacoma which I considered as well.

Gladiator can fit 35s from the factory (and a spare too) and 37s with 2” lift. Tacoma needs a 6” lift (or substantial trimming with less lift) for 35s. These characteristics don’t make the spec sheet. Tacoma for reliability and more traditional truck. Gladiator for fun and modding with solid axles. - Gladiator owner

I'm a Toyota guy but I'm happy with my new Gladiator Rubicon, no regrets.

I have the 2021 JT Mohave with manual transmission. Manual transmission is unfairly getting a bad rap IMO. It took me a couple of hundred miles to get used to the clutch and its bite point, and the shifting but once you get used to it, I get the same performance as the automatic provides but with lots more fun. And for $2000 less. The manual transmission is Aisin on the Wrangler and Gladiator that coincidentally is one of the Toyota group of companies.

Tacoma is absolutely worth it! The crawl control has me mind blown on what it can do!

The 2021 jeep gladiator diesel has a package option with the full time awd but you can also get the rwd option too, they don't all come full time awd but it is an option if u want it.

I promise you that I would not be happy with the automatic. Manual transmission is always my preference.

Does anyone know where the B-roll at 4:07 was captured? So beautiful!

Yeah, reliability and resale are not really that important to most! Lol. This isn’t a comparison, it is a Jeep commercial.

Damn that gladiator looks so good tho 👍

Which is more reliable in the end?

Toyota Tacoma all day everyday.

Get the Tacoma if you want it to last 10+ years. I never trust Fiat/Dodge products to not have cut corners on quality. Also that 2.7 4-cyl has been around since 2001 i'm pretty sure, there are some that have reached 1,000,000 miles

Tacoma will good and running after 30 years

bought the tacoma after this, thx

I sold my 17 wrangler Rubicon because I needed a truck, I really wanted a Gladiator but went with a 18 Tacoma Sport 4x4, due solely on the fact that I cant afford the Gladiator. Maybe some day. For now I do like my Taco but side by side comparisons make me sad lol

Aloha. This is a very thorough comparison between the two midsize trucks. Yet, the Jeep JT offers more flexibility than the Toyota Tacoma. The only advantages that Toyota Tacoma have are the pricing along with the option of either a short bed or long bed. This is a great video 📼.🥳😎👉🏼👈🏿👍🤜🤛💥💫👌😇📼🚖🧐

Buy what you like, and don't look back.

Tacoma off road 4x4 for 35k Is far the best vs gladiator for 65k. With that 30k extra money i can make my tacoma supercharged and fully upgraded suspension kit with 35’s tires. ✌🏻😹

but which one will break down on you like next month.

Toyota for reliability Jeep for a toy

Jeep is the best off-road car hand s down . Still love the taco

Tacoma for life

Lease the Gladiator buy the Taco

Bias comparison, not getting an legitimate side by side from this Jeep fanboy

A “ what are you talking about willys “ trim level.

Tacoma needs to drop a diesel version I’d sell my kidney for that

Would only take the jeep if the deal was to buy a Tacoma.

Why do the incessantly compare these like there's any real comparison. My 6 month old TRD Off Road was only 36k, brand new. I looked at Gladiators, good luck finding any and if you do good luck getting a base model for less than 45k. Even worse most of the Gladiators that I saw were running in the 55k range or even higher! With a 10 to 20k price delta these are not comparable they're going to draw very different buyers.

Tacoma is a lot more reliable and looks a lot better.

You realize the wrangler and by extension gladiator have the highest value retention of any vehicle. Even the Tacoma. Especially the newer tacomas.

Don't listen to people that haven't even test driven both vehicles. If you want one or the other go test drive both vehicles and make up your own mind it's your money.

I already like the gladiator,bec.I triod drove the wrangler Jeep for a week❤I’m loving it! Oh men I wish I can buy the gladiator

Hold on, did he just call the Willy's a Willis?

Gladiator all day every day

I had an 06 Tacoma and upgraded to a 20 and let me tell you 😭😂😂

The new Jeep JL platform is just downright awesome. Toyota shouldn’t even be compared to it. Toyota needs to get with the times...

If you have money to burn then buy the Jeep.

I can't get over calling it "Willis" instead of "Willy's"

Just bought a Gladiator... Best decision I could of made 😊

if you want a superior off road truck. that's the gladiator. if you want a truck that'll last you way past your life time and is also amazing off road, get the Tacoma. Essentially, you're having to pick between a hot stripper girl friend or the cute girl next door that's a susie-home maker type. you pick.

I'll take the Jeep.

Tacoma wins every single day of the year for what you get for the money!

I own a fiat looking to get a taco. nough said.

Taco 🌮

Hey Toyotas have been the choice of every rebel army and jihadist group for the last thirty years or so. I don't see them switching to a Jeep anytime soon

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Toyota best by far!

I have owned both 2021 tacoma and 2021 gladiator and the gladiator for me is much better, more interior space, better fuel economy,way faster, looks much better tacomas are overrated and are turtles!🤷🏻‍♂️

The EcoDeisel was trash, only lasted 3 years lol

Had a 2021 gladiator. It became an electrical nightmare. Unreliable, in the shop once a week the last month I owned it. The dealership was throwing parts at it. None of which fixed it. Just an all around piece of shit. Just traded it in towards a 23 Tacoma trd off road. I have to say the trd off road is way more capable off road than the gladiator sport s. Jeeps customer service is absolutely awful. Also the trd was 12,000 dollars less that the gladiator. Moral to the story I’d rather walk than drive a P.O.S. Jeep ever again. The only part I miss about the jeep was the seat was a little more comfortable.

Jeep all day, in 30 years the Jeep will be worth more and continue to go strong. The Toyota frame will rust away to dust.

Untill the jeep breaks down after 45k miles

I'm hoping the Ranger Raptor takes the title belt back from Toyota. That jeep is just yuck. Everyone that bought one new already sold it or traded it in.

the jeeps interior dont feel *fresh as you mentionned * you kind sound sold for the jeep in your *test*

I’d rather get punched in the gut vs owning anything from Fiat Chrysler💩💩💩💩💩

Jeep.

tacoma from great in 04-06 went to junk 17-20, have 2 tacomas and drove 3 others tacomas on daily bases....DONT BUY IT...transmissions in about all of this newer trucks weak and loud...ALL AUTOTRANY IN TACOMAS DO THIS...YOU PICK UP ABOUT 15-20 MPH AND GENTLY PUSH ON BREAKS FOR STOP LIGHT AND BOOOOOM...LIKE A SOMEBODY ROLL IN BED 50 GALLONS BARREL...ITS TRUE...TOYOTA DEALER CANT FIX THIS DELAY IN TRASMISSION... THEY SAY IS NORMAL.....IT FELLS LIKE LOW ON TRANY OIL...SUSPENSION WEEK...

3:41 you just earned a dislike

did you say willis lmao what you talking about willis its a willies....... Willys lmao

The 3rd gen Tacoma really isn't that good. The engine is a turd, the transmission is junk, and they are living off of old reliability credit. I test drove a new one that overheated immediately. My friend has one that the blower fan exploded in the dash. Nobody can speak for gladiator reliability but it rides better, has more interior space, tows more, is faster, and aside from breakover angle is more capable off road. This is coming from someone who had 2 4Runners.

I would go Colorado.

Jeeps are just flat out ugly though. If I wanted a WWII vehicle, I'll get a Willy. Jeeps are capable but look cheap.

You buy a Loaded Gladiator or a Loaded F-150 and the Gladiator will get Far more Attention for $20K less

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Lol “Willis”

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Stupid review, all the things Jeep have will last a year before it breaks.

I have the Tacoma TRD off road 4x4 6-speed manual everything is great but my goodness payload is only 945 lb stock... That's pretty shitty but other than that everything is pretty good besides being slow 🦥 & thirsty

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