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Jeep Gladiator vs Jeep Wrangler (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$765

Car 1

Car 2

GladiatorWranglerMSRP + destination$41,295$40,530MPG combined19 mpg19 mpgRear legroom38.3 in35.7 inFront legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
Gladiator Sport Crew Cab 4WD vs Wrangler 2 Door Sport 4WD
MeasureGladiatorWranglerWinner
MSRP + destination$41,295$40,530About the same
HorsepowerN/A285 hpN/A
TorqueN/A260 lb-ft to 295 lb-ftN/A
MPG combined19 mpg19 mpgAbout the same
Cargo, maxN/A31.7 cu ft to 72.4 cu ftN/A
Cargo, seats upN/A12.9 cu ftN/A
Rear legroom38.3 in35.7 inGladiator
Front legroom41.2 in41.2 inAbout the same
Length218.0 in166.8 inNot scored
Width74.0 in73.9 inNot scored
Curb weightN/A4,003 lbN/A
TowingN/A2,000 lbN/A
SeatsN/A4N/A
Ground clearanceN/A9.7 inN/A
0-60 mphN/A5.8 s estimateN/A
Basic warranty3 yr / 36,000 mi3 yr / 36,000 miAbout the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
TrimNearest in priceGap
Gladiator Sport Crew Cab 4WD
$39,300		Wrangler America 250 4 Door 4x4
$39,040		$260
Wrangler 2 Door Sport 4WD
$36,035		Gladiator Sport Crew Cab 4WD
$39,300		$3,265

Cost to run

About the same over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Price plus fuel or charging over 6 years
CostGladiatorWrangler
MSRP + destination$41,295$40,530
Fuel or charging, 1 year$2,021$2,021
Fuel or charging, 6 years$12,126$12,126
Total, 6 years$53,421$52,656

Which is better for me?

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Equal weights: a tie.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
PriceAbout the same
MPGAbout the same
PowerN/A
SpaceN/A
TowingN/A

Other years

What this cannot tell you

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.

How values are checked