Jeep Gladiator vs RAM 1500 (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$3,525
- Gladiator: $3,525 cheaper, 2.7 in more rear legroom.
- RAM 1500: 3 mpg better.
- Gladiator wins 2 of 5 measures.
| Measure | Gladiator | RAM 1500 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $41,295 | $44,820 | Gladiator |
| Horsepower | N/A | 305 hp | N/A |
| Torque | N/A | 269 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG combined | 19 mpg | 22 mpg | RAM 1500 |
| Rear legroom | 38.3 in | 35.6 in | Gladiator |
| Front legroom | 41.2 in | 40.9 in | About the same |
| Length | 218.0 in | 228.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.0 in | 79.5 in to 82.1 in | N/A |
| Curb weight | N/A | 4,836 lb | N/A |
| Towing | N/A | 7,660 lb | N/A |
| Seats | N/A | 6 | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | N/A | 7.0 s estimate | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Gladiator Sport Crew Cab 4WD $39,300 | RAM 1500 Express Quad Cab RWD $42,025 | $2,725 |
| RAM 1500 Express Quad Cab RWD $42,025 | Gladiator Sport S Crew Cab 4WD $42,495 | $470 |
Cost to run
Gladiator costs $1,871 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Gladiator | RAM 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $41,295 | $44,820 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $2,021 | $1,745 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $12,126 | $10,473 |
| Total, 6 years | $53,421 | $55,293 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: RAM 1500 wins.
Gladiator wins if MPG weight is 2 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Gladiator | 8% |
| MPG | RAM 1500 | 14% |
| Power | N/A | |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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