Head-to-head
2026 Jeep Gladiator vs 2026 Ram 1500
The Jeep Gladiator wins clearly, 92 to 64.3, on tech & comfort, safety. The Ram 1500 is ahead on fuel & range and space & cargo.
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2026 Jeep Gladiator
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…
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The 2026 Ram 1500 is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large pickup truck with 10 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the 1500 2WD, is EPA-…
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Verdict · default weights
2026 Jeep Gladiator
Clear winThe Jeep Gladiator wins clearly, 92 to 64.3, on tech & comfort, safety. The Ram 1500 is ahead on fuel & range and space & cargo.
Tech & comfort 2026 Jeep Gladiator leads by 94.1
Safety 2026 Jeep Gladiator leads by 47.8
Fuel & range 2026 Ram 1500 leads by 13.9
| Category · weight | 2026 Jeep Gladiatoroverall 92 | 2026 Ram 1500overall 64.3 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 86.1 | 100 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 93.4 | 45.6 | ||||||||||||
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 & cargow 2 | 83.3 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 94.8 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 5.9 | ||||||||||||
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 | 92 | 64.3 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Jeep Gladiator: base trim Sport 4WD · Ram 1500: base trim Tradesman 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 103 filed with NHTSA).
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (42.5 points against 2.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It lists 15 standard driver-assist features against 5.
Where the 2026 Ram 1500 answers
- It costs $500 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($3,050 against $3,550).
- It is rated 22 combined against 19 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
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
51 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3,604 cc | 3,604 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 SMPI | 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 eTorque |
| Fuel injection system | Sequential multiport electronic returnless | Sequential multiport electronic returnless |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve | DOHC 24-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 285 hp | 305 hp |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 271 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 17 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 19 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 22 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.73 | 3.21, 3.55 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 10 in | 7.8 in |
| Overall height | 75 in | 77.5 in |
| Overall length | 218 in | 228 in |
| Overall width | 73.8 in | 81.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 137 in | 141 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 35.5 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 103 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 6 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 42.8 in | 40.9 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 39.2 in |
| Third-row headroom | 42.8 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.2 in | 40.9 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 35.3 in |
| Third-row legroom | 38.3 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,695 lbs | 5,253 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,695 lbs | 4,836 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 7,200 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1,025 lbs | 2,360 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Solid axle, link coil, leading arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar | Upper and lower A-arms, twin-tube shock absorbers and stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Solid axle, link coil, trailing arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar | Five-link with track bar, stabilizer bar, twin-tube shock absorbers, solid axle |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electro-hydraulic power | Electric power steering |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 22.3 ft | 45.1 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 330 mm | 378 mm |
| Front brake type | vented rotor, twin-piston floating caliper | vented disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 345 mm | 375 mm |
| Rear brake type | vented rotor, single-piston floating caliper | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | — |
| Wheel material | steel | — |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 245/75R17 | 275/55R20 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 22 gal | 26 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | SiriusXM Guardian | — |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 12 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 55.7 in | 66 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 65.7 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
162 features · differences first, then sharedSafety27 differ · 27 listed
| Feature | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive cruise control | opt | — |
| Advanced multistage front airbags | std | — |
| Rear backup camera with dynamic gridlines | std | — |
| Side curtain airbags for first and second rows | std | — |
| Supplemental front seat side airbag | std | — |
| Rear Park Assist | opt | — |
| Trailer-sway control | std | — |
| Active Lane Management system | — | std |
| Adaptive cruise control | — | std |
| Advanced Safety Group — surround 360-degree camera, evasive steer assist, intersection collision assist, traffic sign recognition, drowsy driver detection, hands-free active driving assist | — | opt |
| All-speed Traction Control | std | — |
| Anti-lock brake system with hydraulic-assist brake booster | std | — |
| Blind-spot Monitoring indicator (mirror-mounted) | opt | — |
| Blind-spot Monitoring with trailer coverage and Rear Cross Path detection | opt | std |
| Driver and front passenger seat belt alert (all markets) | std | — |
| Electronic roll mitigation | std | — |
| Electronic stability control — includes hydraulic-assist brake booster and traction control | std | — |
| Front-passenger seat-occupant detection system | std | — |
| Hill-start Assist | std | — |
| Jeep Active Safety Group — includes Rear park assist, Blind-spot Monitoring and LED taillamps | opt | — |
| ParkSense front/rear park assist with automatic reverse stop | — | std |
| ParkView rear backup camera with dynamic gridlines and center lines | — | std |
| Rear Child Seat Anchor System — LATCH | std | — |
| Selec-Speed Control | opt | — |
| Vehicle theft alarm — protects doors and liftgate | opt | — |
| Sentry Key anti-theft engine immobilizer | std | — |
| Tire-pressure Monitoring | std | — |
Infotainment17 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio System — Eight speakers | std | — |
| Base — six-speaker sound system | — | std |
| Media hub (one full-function USB and auxiliary port) | std | — |
| Mounted audio controls | 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 | — |
| 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 12-in. Radio | — | opt |
| Uconnect 8.4 AM/FM/Bluetooth/SiriusXM Radio | — | std |
| Uconnect Voice Command — hands-free calling with address book and Bluetooth | std | — |
| USB — fully functional in center console | std | — |
Convenience11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 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 with mechanical flip key | opt | — |
| Remote start system | opt | — |
| Universal garage door opener | opt | — |
Climate4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning — Manual, single zone | std | — |
| Automatic temperature control — dual zone | opt | — |
| Cabin air filter — dual zone | opt | — |
| Floor heat ducts — rear | std | — |
Seating8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Heated front | 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 | — |
| Two-way lumbar (driver only) | std | — |
Interior18 differ · 18 listed
| Feature | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Heated | opt | — |
| Inside electrochromatic rearview mirror | opt | — |
| Console — full-floor with front and rear cup holders, locking storage and armrest | std | — |
| 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 | — |
| Speed and cruise control | std | — |
| Steering Wheel — Base (urethane) | std | — |
| Wash-out interior with removable carpet and drain plugs | std | — |
| Tilt/telescoping steering column — manual | std | — |
| Cargo lights | std | — |
Exterior36 differ · 36 listed
| Feature | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 4x4 Off-road Group — tow hooks, skid plates, rear electronic locking axle, off-road shocks, hill-descent control, all-terrain tires | — | opt |
| 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 | — |
| Crew Cab 5-ft. 7-in. box — 144.5-in. wheelbase | — | opt |
| Crew Cab 6-ft. 4-in. box — 153.5-in. wheelbase | — | opt |
| Deep-tinted sunscreen rear and quarter windows | 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 fog lamps (packaged with LED Lighting Group) | opt | — |
| LED Headlamp and Fog Lamp Package | opt | — |
| LED reflector headlamps (packaged with LED Lighting Group) | opt | — |
| Mirrors — Mold-in-color manual folding | std | — |
| Mirrors — Standard, no power | std | — |
| Power-heated | opt | — |
| Protection Group (4x4 models only) — tow hooks, front suspension skid plate, transfer case skid plate, electronic power steering skid plate, fuel tank skid plate | — | opt |
| Quad Cab 6-ft. 4-in. box — 140.5-in. wheelbase | — | std |
| Rock Rails — Cab, black, painted steel, heavy-duty, protective | 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 | — |
| Automatic headlamps | opt | — |
Powertrain21 differ · 21 listed
| Feature | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 26-gallon fuel tank | — | std |
| 3.0-liter Twin Turbo, Standard Output (SST), eight-speed automatic transmission | — | opt |
| 3.21 axle ratio | — | std |
| 3.55 axle ratio | — | opt |
| 3.6-liter V-6 Pentastar eTorque, eight-speed automatic transmission | — | std |
| 3.92 axle ratio | — | opt |
| 33-gallon fuel tank | — | 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 | — |
| 4x2 | — | std |
| 4x4 | — | opt |
| 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 eTorque, eight-speed automatic transmission | — | opt |
| Axle Ratio 3.73:1 | std | — |
| Axle Ratio 4.10:1 | opt | — |
| Electronic part-time transfer case | — | std |
| Electronic-locking differential (raised ride height available on all axle ratios; standard ride height available only on 3.92 axle ratio; included with 4x4 Off-road Group) | — | opt |
| Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6 SMPI / Eight-speed automatic | std | — |
| Trac-Lok limited-slip, rear | opt | — |
Cargo20 differ · 20 listed
| Feature | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Class IV receiver hitch | opt | — |
| 115-volt power outlet (truck bed) | opt | — |
| 5-ft. steel box | std | — |
| Adjustable rail-based tie-down system | opt | — |
| Bed Utility Group (upper adjustable tie downs, bed extender, bed step, bed lighting, spray-in bed liner) | — | opt |
| Class II bumper hitch | std | — |
| Damped three-position tailgate | std | — |
| Four-pin and seven-pin trailer wiring | std | — |
| Integrated electronic trailer brake controller (requires Class IV trailer hitch; included with Trailer-tow Group) | — | 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 reverse steering control | — | opt |
| Trailer Technology Package — trailer hitch line-up assist, integrated trailer health monitor, trailer reverse guidance, surround 360-degree trailer camera, tow-specific navigation, digital rearview mirror with tow mode | — | 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 | — |
| Trailer-tow Group — integrated trailer brake controller, trailer tire-pressure monitoring system, trailer reverse steering control, trailer light check, trailer tow mirror | — | 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
Ram 1500
Safety Signal 64 D
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 9
Owner complaints 103 · 3 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (51), Unspecified (16), Engine (13)
Top recalls
- high Air Bags 26V622000 · 5 vehicles
- high Tires 26V623000 · 16,385 vehicles
- high Seat Belts 26V495000 · 1,271,294 vehicles
- high Electrical System 26V225000 · 65,348 vehicles
- high Electrical System 26V059000 · 456,287 vehicles
- moderate Back Over Prevention 26V560000 · 239,130 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 5 trims | — 14 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Gladiator 4WD | 1500 2WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 19 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,550 | $3,050 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Jeep Gladiator or the 2026 Ram 1500?
The Jeep Gladiator wins clearly, 92 to 64.3, on tech & comfort, safety. The Ram 1500 is ahead on fuel & range and space & cargo. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Jeep Gladiator scores 92 and the 2026 Ram 1500 64.3. 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 Ram 1500?
2026 Jeep Gladiator: no NHTSA rating yet, grade B, 2 recalls. 2026 Ram 1500: 5 NHTSA stars, grade D, 9 recalls. 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 Ram 1500?
Where the 2026 Jeep Gladiator wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (3 against 103 filed with NHTSA), lists more comfort and tech equipment (42.5 points against 2.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and lists 15 standard driver-assist features against 5. Where the 2026 Ram 1500 answers: it costs $500 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($3,050 against $3,550) and is rated 22 combined against 19 (EPA mpg or MPGe).