Jeep Gladiator vs Mazda BT-50

The Jeep Gladiator starts from $84,990 before on-road costs, while the Mazda BT-50 opens at $36,400. That makes the Mazda BT-50 the more affordable entry point by $48,590.

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 $40,040 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mazda BT-50 by roughly $7,835 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Jeep Gladiator features a 8.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Mazda BT-50 gets a 7-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments. 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 Mazda BT-50. The Mazda BT-50 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 Mazda BT-50 offers cloth.

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 Mazda BT-50 responds with a Diesel making 120kW and 400Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.9 seconds.

The Jeep Gladiator has the clear power advantage at 209kW vs 120kW. In the real-world sprint, the Jeep Gladiator is 2.9s 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, 271mm longer than the Mazda BT-50 at 5,320mm (3,125mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Jeep Gladiator generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Mazda BT-50 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,721kg. That 779kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $3,534/year for the Jeep Gladiator and $1,967/year for the Mazda BT-50. That is a $1,567 annual difference in favour of the Mazda BT-50.

Estimated annual total: $3,534 (Jeep Gladiator) vs $1,967 (Mazda BT-50). The Mazda BT-50 saves you roughly $1,567 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 100,000km (Jeep Gladiator) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda BT-50). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Jeep Gladiator)—.