Jeep Gladiator vs Toyota LandCruiser 70

The Jeep Gladiator starts from $84,990 before on-road costs, while the Toyota LandCruiser 70 opens at $75,600. That makes the Toyota LandCruiser 70 the more affordable entry point by $9,390.

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 $83,160 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Toyota LandCruiser 70 by roughly $2,565 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 Toyota LandCruiser 70 gets a 6.7-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments.

The Jeep Gladiator stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, heated front seats and Alpine audio — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota LandCruiser 70. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Jeep Gladiator gets leather upholstery while the Toyota LandCruiser 70 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 Toyota LandCruiser 70 responds with a Diesel making 150kW and 500Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 12 seconds.

The Jeep Gladiator has the clear power advantage at 209kW vs 150kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Jeep Gladiator is 4.0s 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, 726mm longer than the Toyota LandCruiser 70 at 4,865mm (2,730mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Jeep Gladiator generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Toyota LandCruiser 70 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 $3,021/year for the Toyota LandCruiser 70. That is a $513 annual difference in favour of the Toyota LandCruiser 70.

Warranty: 5 years / 100,000km (Jeep Gladiator) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota LandCruiser 70). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Jeep Gladiator)—.