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2026 model year · Midsize pickups

Jeep Gladiator vs Toyota Tacoma

The Gladiator tows 7,700 lb, the Tacoma 6,500 lb. Ground clearance reaches 11.6 in on the Gladiator and 11.5 in on the Tacoma. Jeep Gladiator and Toyota Tacoma side by side, 2026 model year, from the makers’ own documents.

This page compares the 2026 Jeep Gladiator (Gladiator JT, 2020–present) and 2026 Toyota Tacoma (Tacoma 4th gen, 2024–present): the newest model year in which both have maker figures, in US-market units.

Max towing: 7,700 lb vs 6,500 lb
Max payload: 1,720 lb vs 1,710 lb
Ground clearance: 11.6 in vs 11.5 in
Curb weight: 5,069 lb vs 5,410 lb

01 / Verdict

Gladiator or Tacoma: who leads on what

Each line is the maker’s top figure for each model across its configurations. A lead is on that best configuration, so it depends on cab, bed, engine, axle and options; the closest matching trucks are compared below. Only a maker’s own figure decides a lead.

Towing and GCWR: The Gladiator tows 7,700 lb, the Tacoma 6,500 lb. The Gladiator leads by 1,200 lb on its best configuration.
Payload and GVWR: The Gladiator carries 1,720 lb of payload, the Tacoma 1,710 lb. The Gladiator leads by 10 lb on its best configuration.
Ground clearance and angles: The Gladiator has 11.6 in of ground clearance, the Tacoma 11.5 in. The Gladiator leads by 0.1 in on its best configuration. At the best configuration: approach angle Gladiator 44.7°, Tacoma 35.7°; breakover angle Gladiator 20.9°, Tacoma 27.4°; departure angle Gladiator 26.0°, Tacoma 25.3°.
Dimensions: Length: Gladiator 218.0 in, Tacoma 213.0–226.2 in; width: Gladiator 73.8 in, Tacoma 76.9–77.9 in; height: Gladiator 73.1–76.1 in, Tacoma 73.7–74.7 in; wheelbase: Gladiator 137.3 in, Tacoma 131.9–145.1 in.
Curb weight: Curb weight: Gladiator 4,695–5,069 lb, Tacoma 4,145–5,410 lb.
Tires: Factory tire sizes. Gladiator: 245/75R17, 255/70R18, LT255/75R17C, LT315/70R17C and 2 more. Tacoma: 245/70R17, 265/70R17, 265/65R18, 265/70R18.
Fuel tank: Fuel tank: Gladiator 22.0 gal, Tacoma 18.2 gal.

02 / Side by side

Every figure, group by group

Each cell is the range across the maker’s 2026 configurations of that model, with the small number of the document it comes from. A figure that is an estimate, an owners’ report or a third-party figure wears its mark and never decides a lead; a group where one model has no maker figure says so.

Towing and GCWR

MakerUS units

Jeep Gladiator and Toyota Tacoma: towing and gcwr
Figure	Jeep Gladiator2026	Toyota Tacoma2026	Leads
Max towing	6,000–7,700 lb^{source 1}4 of 5 configs	3,500–6,500 lb^{source 2}	Gladiator +1,200 lb
GCWR	11,150–12,850 lb^{source 1}4 of 5 configs	8,105–11,550 lb^{source 2}21 of 27 configs	Gladiator +1,300 lb

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Payload and GVWR

MakerUS units

Jeep Gladiator and Toyota Tacoma: payload and gvwr
Figure	Jeep Gladiator2026	Toyota Tacoma2026	Leads
Max payload	1,025–1,720 lb^{source 1}4 of 5 configs	1,230–1,710 lb^{source 3}	Gladiator +10 lb
GVWR	Not published	5,605–6,835 lb^{source 3}

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Ground clearance and angles

MakerUS units

Jeep Gladiator and Toyota Tacoma: ground clearance and angles
Figure	Jeep Gladiator2026	Toyota Tacoma2026	Leads
Ground clearance	10.0–11.6 in^{source 1}4 of 5 configs	11.5 in^{source 3}1 of 27 configs	Gladiator +0.1 in
Approach angle	40.8–44.7°^{source 1}4 of 5 configs	32.8–35.7°^{source 3}2 of 27 configs	Gladiator +9.0°
Breakover angle	18.4–20.9°^{source 1}4 of 5 configs	23.8–27.4°^{source 3}2 of 27 configs	Tacoma +6.5°
Departure angle	25.0–26.0°^{source 1}4 of 5 configs	22.1–25.3°^{source 3}2 of 27 configs	Gladiator +0.7°

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Dimensions

MakerUS units

Jeep Gladiator and Toyota Tacoma: dimensions
Figure	Jeep Gladiator2026	Toyota Tacoma2026	Leads
Length	218.0 in^{source 1}	213.0–226.2 in^{source 3}	Tacoma +8.2 in at the top
Width	73.8 in^{source 1}	76.9–77.9 in^{source 3}23 of 27 configs	Tacoma +4.1 in at the top
Height	73.1–76.1 in^{source 1}	73.7–74.7 in^{source 3}21 of 27 configs	Gladiator +1.4 in at the top
Wheelbase	137.3 in^{source 1}	131.9–145.1 in^{source 3}	Tacoma +7.8 in at the top
Bed length	60.3 in^{source 1}	60.3–73.5 in^{source 3}	Tacoma +13.2 in at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Curb weight

MakerUS units

Jeep Gladiator and Toyota Tacoma: curb weight
Figure	Jeep Gladiator2026	Toyota Tacoma2026	Leads
Curb weight	4,695–5,069 lb^{source 1}	4,145–5,410 lb^{source 3}	Tacoma +341 lb at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Tires

MakerUS units

Jeep Gladiator and Toyota Tacoma: tires
Figure	Jeep Gladiator2026	Toyota Tacoma2026	Leads
Factory tire sizes	245/75R17, 255/70R18, LT255/75R17C, LT315/70R17C, LT255/75R17^{source 1}^{source 4}and 1 more	245/70R17, 265/70R17, 265/65R18, 265/70R18^{source 3}

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Fuel tank

MakerUS units

Jeep Gladiator and Toyota Tacoma: fuel tank
Figure	Jeep Gladiator2026	Toyota Tacoma2026	Leads
Fuel tank	22.0 gal^{source 1}	18.2 gal^{source 3}	Gladiator +3.8 gal at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

SourcesMakerThe small number by a figure says which document it is from.

Documents last checked Oct 7, 2026. How we read them and what the marks mean: how we source the numbers. A figure doesn’t match its document? Report a wrong number.

03 / Like for like

The closest matching configurations

Ranges mix every cab, bed and engine. Here is one configuration of each, matched on the options that change the figures most, named as the maker names it.

Jeep Gladiator: 2026 Sport
Toyota Tacoma: 2026 SR Double Cab 5-ft bed 4x4

Jeep Gladiator and Toyota Tacoma, closest matching configurations
Figure	Gladiator	Tacoma	Leads
Max towing	6,000–7,700 lb^{source 1}with Sport Max Trailer Tow Group	3,500 lb^{source 2}	Gladiator +4,200 lb
GCWR	12,850 lb^{source 1}with Sport Max Trailer Tow Group	8,435 lb^{source 2}	Gladiator +4,415 lb
Max payload	1,025 lb^{source 1}	1,380–1,705 lb^{source 3}	Tacoma +680 lb
GVWR	Not published	6,005 lb^{source 2}
Ground clearance	10.0 in^{source 1}	up to 11.5 in^{source 3}	an “up to” figure, not this configuration’s
Approach angle	40.8°^{source 1}	up to 35.7°^{source 3}	an “up to” figure, not this configuration’s
Breakover angle	18.4°^{source 1}	up to 27.4°^{source 3}	an “up to” figure, not this configuration’s
Departure angle	25.0°^{source 1}	up to 25.3°^{source 3}	an “up to” figure, not this configuration’s
Curb weight	4,695 lb^{source 1}	4,485–4,720 lb^{source 3}	Tacoma +25 lb
Length	218.0 in^{source 1}	213.0 in^{source 3}	Gladiator +5.0 in
Wheelbase	137.3 in^{source 1}	131.9 in^{source 3}	Gladiator +5.4 in
Factory tire sizes	245/75R17^{source 1}	245/70R17^{source 3}
Fuel tank	22.0 gal^{source 1}	18.2 gal^{source 3}	Gladiator +3.8 gal

Each is its model’s lowest trim in a crew cab with four-wheel drive and the shortest bed, with the first engine and gearbox the maker lists for it.
Our data does not split the Gladiator by cab or drive, so it is not named above; the Gladiator is matched on its other options.
A figure marked “with” needs that factory package; one without is the configuration as it comes.

04 / Top figures

Which configuration earns each top figure

The leads above are between each model’s best configuration. Here is which configuration that is, and the factory package it needs.

Jeep Gladiator

Max towing 7,700 lb: Sport with Sport Max Trailer Tow Group
GCWR 12,850 lb: Sport with Sport Max Trailer Tow Group
Max payload 1,720 lb: Sport with Sport Max Trailer Tow Group
Ground clearance 11.6 in: Mojave
Approach angle 44.7°: Mojave
Breakover angle 20.9°: Mojave
Departure angle 26.0°: Rubicon

Toyota Tacoma

Max towing 6,500 lb: SR5 XtraCab 6-ft bed 4x2
GCWR 11,550 lb: TRD Off-Road Double Cab 6-ft bed 4x4
Max payload 1,710 lb: TRD Sport Double Cab 5-ft bed 4x4 i-FORCE MAX
Ground clearance 11.5 in: TRD Pro Double Cab 5-ft bed 4x4 i-FORCE MAX
Approach angle 35.7°: TRD Pro Double Cab 5-ft bed 4x4 i-FORCE MAX
Breakover angle 27.4°: TRD Pro Double Cab 5-ft bed 4x4 i-FORCE MAX
Departure angle 25.3°: TRD Pro Double Cab 5-ft bed 4x4 i-FORCE MAX

05 / Keep going

Both models, and other matchups

Jeep Gladiator JT (2020–present): every configuration and spec

Toyota Tacoma 4th gen (2024–present): every configuration and spec

All vehicle comparisons · Rankings · How we source the numbers

06 / FAQ

Questions people ask

Which tows more, the Gladiator or the Tacoma?

The Gladiator tows 7,700 lb, the Tacoma 6,500 lb. The Gladiator leads by 1,200 lb on its best configuration. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2026 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

Which has more payload, the Gladiator or the Tacoma?

The Gladiator carries 1,720 lb of payload, the Tacoma 1,710 lb. The Gladiator leads by 10 lb on its best configuration. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2026 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

Which has more ground clearance, the Gladiator or the Tacoma?

The Gladiator has 11.6 in of ground clearance, the Tacoma 11.5 in. The Gladiator leads by 0.1 in on its best configuration. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2026 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

How do the Gladiator and the Tacoma compare in size?

Length: Gladiator 218.0 in, Tacoma 213.0–226.2 in; wheelbase: Gladiator 137.3 in, Tacoma 131.9–145.1 in. The range runs across cab, bed and wheelbase choices.

Which model years does this Gladiator vs Tacoma comparison use?

This page compares the 2026 Jeep Gladiator (Gladiator JT, 2020–present) and 2026 Toyota Tacoma (Tacoma 4th gen, 2024–present): the newest model year in which both have maker figures, in US-market units.