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Jeep Gladiator vs VW Grand California comparison

Compare performance (264 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (66,400 £ vs 70,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Gladiator or VW Grand California?

Jeep Gladiator vs VW Grand California: Key differences

Jeep Gladiator

  • very slightly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • visibly lighter
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VW Grand California

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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Gladiator

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Jeep Gladiator is very slightly cheaper – starting at 66,400 £ , while the VW Grand California costs 70,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,808 £.

Grand California

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Jeep Gladiator offers markedly more power – delivering 264 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 101 HP more horsepower.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Jeep Gladiator offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Jeep Gladiator is visibly lighter – 2,360 kg compared to 3,052 kg. The difference is around 692 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Jeep Gladiator carries noticeably more – 565 kg compared to 448 kg. That’s a difference of about 117 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jeep Gladiator is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

£66,428
Gladiator

Jeep Gladiator

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 264 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 9.8 L/100km
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VW Grand California

Costs and Consumption
Price
66,400 £
Price
70,200 - 77,900 £
Consumption L/100km
9.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
257 g/km
co2
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Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,360 kg
Curb weight
3,052 - 3,354 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
5,591 mm
Length
5,986 - 6,836 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Width
2,040 mm
Height
1,905 mm
Height
2,839 - 2,971 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
565 kg
Payload
146 - 448 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
264 HP
Power HP
163 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
177 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
600 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
194 kW
Power kW
120 kW
Engine capacity
2,987 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
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Brand
Jeep
Brand
VW
Is the Jeep Gladiator offered with different drivetrains?

The Jeep Gladiator is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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