Jeep Gladiator vs LDV eT60

The Jeep Gladiator starts from $84,990 before on-road costs, while the LDV eT60 opens at $99,990. That makes the Jeep Gladiator the more affordable entry point by $15,000.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $93,489 and $109,989 respectively.

The LDV eT60 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Jeep Gladiator, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

The LDV eT60 holds a 4-star ANCAP rating vs 3 stars for the Jeep Gladiator.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The LDV eT60 packs more ADAS features with 5 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 4 in the Jeep Gladiator.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Jeep Gladiator and 6 in the LDV eT60.

The Jeep Gladiator features a 8.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the LDV eT60 gets a 10.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Jeep Gladiator stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, heated front seats and Alpine audio that you will not find on the LDV eT60. The LDV eT60 counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Jeep Gladiator gets leather upholstery while the LDV eT60 offers leatherette.

The Jeep Gladiator uses a Petrol V6 Pentastar w/ ESS producing 209kW and 347Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8 seconds.

The LDV eT60 responds with a Electric Motor making 130kW and 310Nm, paired to a single-speed fixed gear driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11 seconds.

The Jeep Gladiator has the clear power advantage at 209kW vs 130kW. In the real-world sprint, the Jeep Gladiator is 3.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Jeep Gladiator measures 5,591mm long on a 3,488mm wheelbase, 226mm longer than the LDV eT60 at 5,365mm (3,155mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Jeep Gladiator generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Jeep Gladiator leads with a 2,721kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 1,721kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 100,000km (Jeep Gladiator) vs 5 years / 160,000km (LDV eT60). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Jeep Gladiator)—.