Head-to-head
2026 Ford F-150 vs 2026 Jeep Gladiator
The Jeep Gladiator wins clearly, 89.1 to 68.3, on tech & comfort, safety, space & cargo. The Ford F-150 is ahead on fuel & range and performance.
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2026 Ford F-150
The 2026 Ford F-150 is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large pickup truck with 12 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the F150 Pickup 2WD…
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The 2026 Jeep Gladiator is sold in the U.S. as a gas large pickup truck. The most efficient version, the Gladiator 4WD, is EPA-rated at 19 mpg combined. NHTSA l…
Verdict · default weights
2026 Jeep Gladiator
Clear winThe Jeep Gladiator wins clearly, 89.1 to 68.3, on tech & comfort, safety, space & cargo. The Ford F-150 is ahead on fuel & range and performance.
Tech & comfort 2026 Jeep Gladiator leads by 60
Safety 2026 Jeep Gladiator leads by 33.5
Space & cargo 2026 Jeep Gladiator leads by 40
| Category · weight | 2026 Jeep Gladiatoroverall 89.1 | 2026 Ford F-150overall 68.3 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 79 | 100 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 87.7 | 54.2 | ||||||||||||
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 & cargow 2 | 100 | 60 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 80.1 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 40 | ||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | ||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 89.1 | 68.3 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Jeep Gladiator: base trim Sport 4WD · Ford F-150: base trim XL 4X2. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2026 Jeep Gladiator wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (3 against 20 filed with NHTSA).
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (42.5 points against 17 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 89 against 52).
Where the 2026 Ford F-150 answers
- It lists 21 standard driver-assist features against 15.
- It turns out 400 lb-ft of torque against 260.
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
50 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $39,585 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3,604 cc | 2,700 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 SMPI | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 |
| Fuel injection system | Sequential multiport electronic returnless | PFDI |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 285 hp | 325 hp |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 400 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 17 mpg | — |
| MPG (combined) | 19 mpg | — |
| MPG (highway) | 22 mpg | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.73 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 10 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 10 in | 8.3 in |
| Overall height | 75 in | 75.4 in |
| Overall length | 218 in | 228 in |
| Overall width | 73.8 in | 79.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 137 in | 142 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 35.5 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 103 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 3 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 42.8 in | 40.8 in |
| Third-row headroom | 42.8 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.2 in | 43.9 in |
| Third-row legroom | 38.3 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,695 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,695 lbs | — |
| Payload capacity | 1,025 lbs | 1,775 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Solid axle, link coil, leading arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar | Independent double-wishbone with coil-over shock and stamped lower control arm |
| Rear suspension type | Solid axle, link coil, trailing arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar | Leaf spring with solid axle |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electro-hydraulic power | Electronic power-assisted |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 22.3 ft | 46.4 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 330 mm | 350 mm |
| Front brake type | vented rotor, twin-piston floating caliper | Sliding-caliper, dual-piston, vented disc |
| Parking brake type | — | Electric integrated parking/emergency brake |
| Rear brake diameter | 345 mm | 336 mm |
| Rear brake type | vented rotor, single-piston floating caliper | Sliding-caliper, single-piston, vented disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | steel | steel |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 245/75R17 | 245/70R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 22 gal | 23 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | SiriusXM Guardian | FordPass Connect |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 12 months | — |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | — | 12 months |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 55.7 in | 66.7 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 55.7 in | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
173 features · differences first, then sharedSafety25 differ · 34 listed
| Feature | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive cruise control | opt | — |
| Forward Collision Warning | — | std |
| Rear backup camera with dynamic gridlines | std | — |
| Rear Park Assist | opt | — |
| Advanced Security Pack | — | opt |
| All-speed Traction Control | std | — |
| Auto Hold | — | std |
| Blind-spot Monitoring indicator (mirror-mounted) | opt | — |
| BLIS® with Cross-Traffic Alert and Trailer Tow Coverage | opt | std |
| Curve Control | — | std |
| Driver and front passenger seat belt alert (all markets) | std | — |
| Electronic roll mitigation | std | — |
| Ford Co-Pilot360™ Assist 2.0 | — | std |
| Front-passenger seat-occupant detection system | std | — |
| Intersection Assist 2.0 | — | std |
| Jeep Active Safety Group — includes Rear park assist, Blind-spot Monitoring and LED taillamps | opt | — |
| Lane-Keeping System | — | std |
| Perimeter Anti-Theft Alarm | — | std |
| Post-Collision Braking | — | std |
| Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking | — | std |
| Rear Child Seat Anchor System — LATCH | std | — |
| Reverse Sensing System | — | std |
| Selec-Speed Control | opt | — |
| SOS Post-Crash Alert System™ | — | std |
| Vehicle theft alarm — protects doors and liftgate | opt | — |
| Airbags - Front, Driver and Passenger | std | std |
| Airbags - Front, Driver and Passenger Seat-Mounted Side | std | std |
| Airbags - Safety Canopy® Side Curtains | std | std |
| Trailer Sway Control | std | std |
| AdvanceTrac™ With Roll Stability Control™ (RSC®) | std | std |
| Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes | std | std |
| Hill Start Assist | std | std |
| SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft System | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | std | std |
Infotainment20 differ · 21 listed
| Feature | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| FordPass™ Connect 5G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot | — | std |
| Steering Wheel-Mounted Bluetooth Hands-Free | — | std |
| 12" Capacitive Touchscreen | — | std |
| 4" Cluster Display | — | std |
| Audio System — Eight speakers | std | — |
| Ford Connectivity Package (1-Year Incl.) | — | std |
| Media hub (one full-function USB and auxiliary port) | std | — |
| Nine Alpine speakers with all-weather subwoofer and 552-watt amplifier | opt | — |
| Radio with Uconnect 5 with 12.3-in. display | std | — |
| Removable Bluetooth wireless speaker | opt | — |
| SiriusXM Guardian Connected Services — includes one-year trial | opt | — |
| SiriusXM Radio — includes a three-month trial subscription | std | — |
| SiriusXM Traffic Plus — includes five-year trial subscription | opt | — |
| SiriusXM Travel Link — includes five-year trial subscription | opt | — |
| SiriusXM® with 360L (3-Month Prepaid Subscription) | — | std |
| Sync® 4 | — | std |
| Technology Group (Sport/Willys) — includes inside electrochromatic rearview mirror, nine-speaker premium audio system with all-weather subwoofer, and Bluetooth wireless speaker, 115V interior outlet and rear center console USBs | opt | — |
| Two USBs and two USB-Cs in back of center console | opt | — |
| Uconnect Voice Command — hands-free calling with address book and Bluetooth | std | — |
| USB — fully functional in center console | std | — |
| Steering Wheel-Mounted Audio Controls | std | std |
Convenience13 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Access with Push-Button Start | std | — |
| Auxiliary electrical switches — four programmable switches, heavy-duty 240-amp alternator | opt | — |
| Auxiliary power, 115-volt outlet in center console | opt | — |
| Convenience Group (Sport/Willys) — includes passive entry, automatic temperature control with dual zone, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, 7-in. thin-film transistor (TFT) cluster, SiriusXM and universal garage door opener | opt | — |
| Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel Filler | — | std |
| Passive entry | opt | — |
| Power (speed-sensitive locking) — door-mounted switches | std | — |
| Power outlet, 12-volt, instrument panel | std | — |
| Power windows (front and rear), driver and passenger one-touch down | std | — |
| Remote Keyless Entry System | — | std |
| Remote keyless entry with mechanical flip key | opt | — |
| Remote start system | opt | — |
| Universal Garage Door Opener | opt | — |
Climate6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning — Manual, single zone | std | — |
| Automatic temperature control — dual zone | opt | — |
| Cabin air filter — dual zone | opt | — |
| Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control | — | opt |
| Floor heat ducts — rear | std | — |
| Manual Air Conditioning, Single Zone | — | std |
Seating10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Seats - Front, Heated and Ventilated | opt | — |
| Driver — six-way manual (fore/aft, recline, height adjust) | std | — |
| Cloth | std | — |
| Driver — 12-way power (fore/aft, recline, height adjust, lumbar) | opt | — |
| Front passenger — 12-way power (fore/aft, recline, height adjust, lumbar) | opt | — |
| Front passenger — four-way manual (fore/aft, recline) | std | — |
| Leather-trimmed | opt | — |
| Seats - Front - 40/20/40, Cloth | — | std |
| Seats - Rear - 60/40 Flip Up Split Bench with Elongated Cushion (SuperCrew®) | — | std |
| Two-way lumbar (driver only) | std | — |
Interior20 differ · 21 listed
| Feature | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Wheel, Heated | opt | — |
| Inside electrochromatic rearview mirror | opt | — |
| Console — full-floor with front and rear cup holders, locking storage and armrest | std | — |
| Console Work Surface | — | opt |
| EVIC controls | std | — |
| Floor Mats — Front and rear | std | — |
| Hardtop headliner | opt | — |
| Leather-wrapped | opt | — |
| LED door bezel ambient lamp | std | — |
| LED footwell courtesy — functional | std | — |
| LED front cup holder | std | — |
| LED overhead courtesy lamp | std | — |
| LED rear cup holder | std | — |
| Mopar all-weather slush mats | opt | — |
| Rearview Mirror, Day/Night | — | std |
| Speed and cruise control | std | — |
| Steering Wheel — Base (urethane) | std | — |
| Wash-out interior with removable carpet and drain plugs | std | — |
| Cargo lights | std | — |
| Color-Coordinated Carpet with Carpeted Floor Mats | — | std |
| Steering Wheel, Manual Tilt/Telescoping | std | std |
Exterior36 differ · 36 listed
| Feature | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Black Three-piece Hardtop Group — includes black three-piece hardtop with Freedom panels, rear window defroster and sliding rear window | opt | — |
| Corning Gorilla Glass windshield | opt | — |
| Daytime Running Lamps | — | std |
| Deep-tinted sunscreen rear and quarter windows | opt | — |
| Exhaust - Dual with Dual Tailpipes Under Rear Bumper | — | opt |
| Fender Flares — One-piece, black | std | — |
| Fender Flares — Two-piece, body-color insert | opt | — |
| Full-metal with power windows | std | — |
| Glass — Standard | std | — |
| Grille — Body-color | std | — |
| Halogen fog lamps | std | — |
| Halogen headlamps | std | — |
| LED Box Lighting | — | opt |
| LED fog lamps (packaged with LED Lighting Group) | opt | — |
| LED Headlamp and Fog Lamp Package | opt | — |
| LED Mirror-Mounted Spotlights | — | opt |
| LED reflector headlamps (packaged with LED Lighting Group) | opt | — |
| Mirrors — Mold-in-color manual folding | std | — |
| Mirrors — Standard, no power | std | — |
| Rock Rails — Cab, black, painted steel, heavy-duty, protective | opt | — |
| Side Mirrors - Heated | opt | — |
| Skid Plates - Fuel Tank, Transfer Case and Front Differential (4x4) | — | opt |
| Skid Plates — Fuel tank and transfer case | std | — |
| Tires — 32-in., all-season, 245/75 R17 BSW Bridgestone Dueler H/T | std | — |
| Tires — 32-in., all-terrain, 245/75 R17 BSW Bridgestone Dueler A/T | opt | — |
| Tops — Black Sunrider soft-top | std | — |
| Tops — Body-color three-piece hardtop | opt | — |
| Tops — Dual Top Group (includes premium Sunrider) | opt | — |
| Tops — Freedom Top three-piece modular hardtop with rear defroster, sliding rear window and Freedom Panel storage bag | opt | — |
| Tops — Mopar Sunrider flip-top for hardtop | opt | — |
| Tow Hooks — Three (two front, one rear) | std | — |
| Wheels — 17-in. aluminum fully painted gray | opt | — |
| Wheels — 17-in. aluminum painted gray with machined face (Sport S) | opt | — |
| Wheels — 17-in. full-face steel painted Low Gloss Black | std | — |
| Wheels — Optional 18-in. aluminum machined painted grey | opt | — |
| Autolamp - Automatic on/off Headlamps with Rainlamp Wiper Activated Headlamps | opt | std |
Powertrain15 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 4x4 | — | opt |
| 3rd generation Dana 44 heavy-duty solid front | std | — |
| 3rd generation Dana 44 heavy-duty solid front (wide track) | opt | — |
| 3rd generation Dana 44 heavy-duty solid rear | std | — |
| 3rd generation Dana 44 heavy-duty solid rear (wide track) | opt | — |
| 4WD system — Command-Trac NV241, part-time, shift-on-the-fly transfer case | std | — |
| Auto Start-Stop Technology | — | std |
| Axle Ratio 3.73:1 | std | — |
| Axle Ratio 4.10:1 | opt | — |
| Axle Upgrade | — | opt |
| Electronic-Locking Rear Differential | — | opt |
| FX4 Off-Road Package (4x4 Only) | — | opt |
| Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6 SMPI / Eight-speed automatic | std | — |
| Selectable Drive Modes | — | std |
| Trac-Lok limited-slip, rear | opt | — |
Cargo17 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Class IV Trailer Hitch | opt | std |
| Tow/Haul Package | — | std |
| 115-volt power outlet (truck bed) | opt | — |
| 5-ft. steel box | std | — |
| Adjustable rail-based tie-down system | opt | — |
| Class II bumper hitch | std | — |
| Damped three-position tailgate | std | — |
| Four-pin and seven-pin trailer wiring | std | — |
| Integrated Trailer Brake Controller | — | opt |
| Lockable and removable storage bin under rear seat | opt | — |
| Lockable rear behind-seat storage | std | — |
| Max Trailer Tow Group — includes heavy-duty 240-amp alternator, Class IV hitch receiver heavy-duty cooling, wide-track axles with 4.10:1 axle ratio | opt | — |
| Rear under-seat storage | std | — |
| Roll-up tonneau cover | opt | — |
| Spray-in bedliner | opt | — |
| Trail Rail Cargo Management Group — includes three box rails, four anchor pods, 115-volt bed power outlet, roll-up tonneau cover and lockable rear under-seat storage bin | opt | — |
| Trailer Tow and AUX Switch Group — includes heavy-duty 240-amp alternator, Class IV hitch receiver, heavy-duty cooling and programmable auxiliary switches | opt | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPJeep Gladiator
Safety Signal 89 B
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / — / ★★★☆☆
Recalls 2
Owner complaints 3 · 0 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Service Brakes (1), Engine (1), Unspecified (1)
Top recalls
- high Wheels 26V456000 · 641 vehicles
- minor Back Over Prevention 26V531000 · 844,028 vehicles
Ford F-150
Safety Signal 52 F
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 9 · 1 critical · 2 filed unfixed
Owner complaints 20 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Forward Collision Avoidance (7), Service Brakes (7), Engine (4)
Top recalls
- critical Power Train 26V576000 · 37 vehicles
- high Structure 26V689000 · 30,123 vehicles · filed unfixed
- high Electrical System 26V653000 · 102,159 vehicles · filed unfixed
- high Seats 26V655000 · 2,276 vehicles
- high Suspension 26V577000 · 17 vehicles
- high Fuel System, Gasoline 26V578000 · 223,472 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $39,585 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 5 trims | $39,585 – $79,005 25 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Gladiator 4WD | F150 Pickup 2WD HEV |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 19 | 24 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,550 | $2,800 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Roadside assistance | — | 5 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Jeep Gladiator or the 2026 Ford F-150?
The Jeep Gladiator wins clearly, 89.1 to 68.3, on tech & comfort, safety, space & cargo. The Ford F-150 is ahead on fuel & range and performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Jeep Gladiator scores 89.1 and the 2026 Ford F-150 68.3. 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 2026 Jeep Gladiator or the 2026 Ford F-150?
2026 Jeep Gladiator: no NHTSA rating yet, grade B, 2 recalls. 2026 Ford F-150: 5 NHTSA stars, grade F, 9 recalls (2 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 2026 Jeep Gladiator and the 2026 Ford F-150?
Where the 2026 Jeep Gladiator wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (3 against 20 filed with NHTSA), lists more comfort and tech equipment (42.5 points against 17 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 89 against 52). Where the 2026 Ford F-150 answers: it lists 21 standard driver-assist features against 15 and turns out 400 lb-ft of torque against 260.