2020 Toyota Tacoma |
Vs. |
2020 Jeep Gladiator |
3.5-L, V-6 | Avail. Engine | 3.6-L, V-6 |
278/265 | Horsepower/Torque | 285/260 |
Six-speed automatic | Transmission | Six-speed manual |
6,800 lbs. | Towing | 4,000 lbs. |
Toyota has always believed in giving customers as many options as possible. The 2020 Toyota Tacoma continues to be available with a pair of engine options. Base models will be equipped with a naturally aspirated 2.7-liter, four-cylinder engine that is attached to a six-speed automatic transmission. It will make 159 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque. Colonial Toyota customers can also have a 3.5-liter, V-6 engine under the hood that uses the same transmission. These versions of the 2020 Tacoma will make 278 horsepower and 265 pound-feet of torque.
The standard V-6 powertrain used by the 2020 Gladiator does make a bit more horsepower than the competing engine used in the new Tacoma. However, most V-6-powered Toyota Tacoma trims will have a higher towing capacity than what is offered by the Gladiator, which requires a buyer to choose the top-end versions.