2020 Jeep Gladiator Pickup vs 2020 Ram 1500
The Ram 1500 edges it, 76.7 to 73.8, on performance, fuel & range. The Jeep Gladiator Pickup is ahead on safety.
2020 Jeep Gladiator Pickup
The 2020 Jeep Gladiator Pickup is sold in the U.S. as a gas large pickup truck with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Gladiator Pickup…
2020 Ram 1500
The 2020 Ram 1500 is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid, gas and diesel large pickup truck with 13 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the 1500 2WD,…
2020 Ram 1500
Slight edgeThe Ram 1500 edges it, 76.7 to 73.8, on performance, fuel & range. The Jeep Gladiator Pickup is ahead on safety.
| Category · weight | 2020 Jeep Gladiator Pickupoverall 73.8 | 2020 Ram 1500overall 76.7 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 91 | 97.3 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 61.8 | 49.6 | |||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 72.2 | 100 | |||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Overall | 73.8 | 76.7 | |||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 3 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Jeep Gladiator Pickup and Ram 1500
Jeep Gladiator Pickup: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available) · Ram 1500: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available). Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2020 Ram 1500 wins
- It is rated 26 combined against 19 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It makes 395 hp against 285.
Where the 2020 Jeep Gladiator Pickup answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (484 against 642 filed with NHTSA).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 49 against 41).
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
specs not availableSafety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPJeep Gladiator Pickup
Top recalls
- critical Power Train 23V116000 · 69,201 vehicles
- critical Power Train 21V028000 · 42,887 vehicles
- critical Power Train 20V124000 · 33,237 vehicles
- high Seat Belts 20V580000 · 2,114 vehicles
- high Power Train 19V636000 · 3,733 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 24V652000 · 32,863 vehicles
Ram 1500
Top recalls
- critical Air Bags 21V632000 · 212,373 vehicles · filed unfixed
- critical Vehicle Speed Control 20V513000 · 160,229 vehicles
- high Seat Belts 26V495000 · 1,271,294 vehicles
- high Electrical System 25V298000 · 71 vehicles
- high Structure 22V904000 · 1,224,078 vehicles
- high Fuel System, Gasoline 22V767000 · 60,413 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Jeep Gladiator Pickup | Ram 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV, GAS, Diesel |
| EPA configuration compared | Gladiator Pickup 4WD | 1500 2WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 19 | 26 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,550 | $3,700 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2020 Jeep Gladiator Pickup or the 2020 Ram 1500?
The Ram 1500 edges it, 76.7 to 73.8, on performance, fuel & range. The Jeep Gladiator Pickup is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2020 Ram 1500 scores 76.7 and the 2020 Jeep Gladiator Pickup 73.8. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2020 Jeep Gladiator Pickup or the 2020 Ram 1500?
2020 Jeep Gladiator Pickup: no NHTSA rating yet, grade F, 7 recalls. 2020 Ram 1500: 5 NHTSA stars, grade F, 14 recalls (1 filed with no repair available). Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2020 Jeep Gladiator Pickup and the 2020 Ram 1500?
Where the 2020 Ram 1500 wins: it is rated 26 combined against 19 (EPA mpg or MPGe) and makes 395 hp against 285. Where the 2020 Jeep Gladiator Pickup answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (484 against 642 filed with NHTSA) and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 49 against 41).