2021 Jeep Gladiator 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
7.6s
- 80th Anniversary 4x4, 285 hp.
- Online source.
- 0-60: rank 13 of 13 trucks (2021).
- Horsepower: rank 10 of 13 trucks (2021).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport Crew Cab 4WD | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.6 sOnline | N/A | 4WD | $34,645 |
| 80th Anniversary 4x4 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 285 hp | 260 lb-ft | 4,691 lb | 122 | 16.5 | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $34,960 |
| California Edition 4x4 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 285 hp | 260 lb-ft | 4,650 lb | 123 | 16.3 | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $34,960 |
| Freedom 4x4 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 285 hp | 260 lb-ft | 4,650 lb | 123 | 16.3 | 7.6 sOnline | 6-speed manual | 4WD | $34,960 |
| Sport 4x4 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 285 hp | 260 lb-ft | 4,650 lb | 123 | 16.3 | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $34,960 |
| Sport S 4x4 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 285 hp | 260 lb-ft | 4,650 lb | 123 | 16.3 | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $34,960 |
| Texas Trail 4x4 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 285 hp | 260 lb-ft | 4,650 lb | 123 | 16.3 | 7.6 sOnline | 6-speed manual | 4WD | $34,960 |
| Willys 4x4 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 285 hp | 260 lb-ft | 4,650 lb | 123 | 16.3 | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $34,960 |
| Willys Sport 4x4 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 285 hp | 260 lb-ft | 4,650 lb | 123 | 16.3 | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $34,960 |
| Willys Sport Crew Cab 4WD | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.6 sOnline | N/A | 4WD | $36,745 |
| Sport S Crew Cab 4WD | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.6 sOnline | N/A | 4WD | $38,045 |
| California Edition Crew Cab 4WD | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.6 sOnline | N/A | 4WD | $39,840 |
| Willys Crew Cab 4WD | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.6 sOnline | N/A | 4WD | $40,305 |
| Freedom Crew Cab 4WD | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.6 sOnline | N/A | 4WD | $40,705 |
| Overland Crew Cab 4WD | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.6 sOnline | N/A | 4WD | $41,105 |
| High Altitude 4x4 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 285 hp | 260 lb-ft | 4,742 lb | 120 | 16.6 | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $41,400 |
| Overland 4x4 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 285 hp | 260 lb-ft | 4,720 lb | 121 | 16.6 | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $41,400 |
| 80th Anniversary Edition Crew Cab 4WD | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.6 sOnline | N/A | 4WD | $42,235 |
| Mojave Crew Cab 4WD | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.6 sOnline | N/A | 4WD | $44,925 |
| Rubicon Crew Cab 4WD | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.6 sOnline | N/A | 4WD | $44,925 |
| Mojave 4x4 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 285 hp | 260 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $45,240 |
| Rubicon 4x4 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 285 hp | 260 lb-ft | 5,050 lb | 113 | 17.7 | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $45,240 |
| High Altitude Crew Cab 4WD | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.6 sOnline | N/A | 4WD | $52,210 |
| 80th Edition 5 ft 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 285 hp | 260 lb-ft | 4,672 lb | 122 | 16.4 | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | N/A |
| Freedom Edition 5 ft 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 285 hp | 260 lb-ft | 4,650 lb | 123 | 16.3 | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | N/A |
| Texas Trail Edition 5 ft 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 285 hp | 260 lb-ft | 4,650 lb | 123 | 16.3 | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | N/A |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
1 engine offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 15 | 285 hp | 80th Anniversary 4x4 | $34,960 | Base | $2,021 | Base |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 13 | 80th Anniversary 4x4 | $34,960 | 7.6 s |
| 6-speed manual | 2 | Freedom 4x4 | $34,960 | 7.6 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 80th Anniversary 4x4: 285 hp, 19 mpg, $34,960. Other makes, trucks, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAM 1500 | Classic Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box | 305 hp | 20 mpg | $29,810 | N/A |
| Nissan Frontier | SV Crew Cab LB RWD | 310 hp | 20 mpg | $31,810 | N/A |
| Chevrolet Colorado | LT Crew Cab LB RWD | 308 hp | 21 mpg | $31,900 | 6.1 s |
| Ford F-150 | XL SuperCab LB RWD | 325 hp | 22 mpg | $34,680 | 6.3 s |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Custom Double Cab RWD | 310 hp | 21 mpg | $36,500 | 6.6 s |
Gladiator by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 Jeep Wrangler: 3.5 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2021 Jeep Gladiator | 2021 Jeep Wrangler |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 80th Anniversary 4x4 | Unlimited Rubicon 392 4WD |
| 0-60 | 7.6 s | 4.1 s |
| Basis | Online | Online |
| Horsepower | 285 hp | 470 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,691 lb | N/A |
| hp per ton | 122 | N/A |
| lb per hp | 16.5 | N/A |
| MSRP | $34,960 | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree