Head-to-head
2027 Jeep Gladiator vs 2027 Rivian R1T
The Rivian R1T wins clearly, 100 to 62.3, on fuel & range, performance, safety.
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2027 Jeep Gladiator
The 2027 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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A2027 Rivian R1T
The 2027 Rivian R1T is sold in the U.S. as an electric large pickup truck with 12 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the R1T Premium Long Rang…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Rivian R1T
Clear winThe Rivian R1T wins clearly, 100 to 62.3, on fuel & range, performance, safety.
Fuel & range 2027 Rivian R1T leads by 76.8
Performance 2027 Rivian R1T leads by 50.1
Safety 2027 Rivian R1T leads by 21
| Category · weight | 2027 Jeep Gladiatoroverall 62.3 | 2027 Rivian R1Toverall 100 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 23.2 | 100 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 79 | 100 | |||||||||
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 | 100 | |||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 49.9 | 100 | |||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Overall | 62.3 | 100 | |||||||||
Trim vs trim · 4 of 7 categories compared
Jeep Gladiator: base trim Sport 4WD · Rivian R1T: base trim R1T Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD. 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 2027 Rivian R1T wins
- It lists 19 standard driver-assist features against 3.
- It is rated 87 combined against 19 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $2,700 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($850 against $3,550).
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
- 5 seats.
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
47 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | Rivian R1TR1T Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $79,990 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | — |
| Cylinder count | 6 | — |
| Engine displacement | 3,604 cc | — |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6, 60-degree, V-type, liquid-cooled | Dual-Motor AWD (1 in front, 1 in back) |
| Fuel injection system | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless | — |
| Valve configuration | DOHC | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 285 hp | 533 hp |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 610 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 17 mpg | — |
| MPG (combined) | 19 mpg | 85 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 22 mpg | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.73 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | — |
| Transmission type | automatic | Dual-Motor AWD |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 10 in | 14.6 in |
| Overall height | 75 in | 78.2 in |
| Overall length | 218 in | 217 in |
| Overall width | 73.8 in | 88.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 137 in | 136 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 35.5 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 103 cu-ft | 59.9 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 42.8 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | 42.8 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.2 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 | 2,116 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Solid axle, link coil, leading arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar | Independent air suspension |
| Rear suspension type | Solid axle, link coil, trailing arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar | Independent air suspension |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electro-hydraulic power | — |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 44.5 ft | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 330 mm | — |
| Front brake type | vented rotor, twin-piston floating caliper | — |
| Rear brake diameter | 345 mm | — |
| Rear brake type | vented rotor, single-piston floating caliper | — |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 20 in |
| Wheel material | steel | — |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 245/75R17 | — |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 22 gal | — |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | Connect+ |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 55.7 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
109 features · differences first, then sharedSafety20 differ · 21 listed
| Feature | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | Rivian R1TR1T Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Warning | — | std |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Warning | — | std |
| Lane Departure Warning | — | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist | — | std |
| 12 ultrasonic surround sensors | — | std |
| 12-camera surround view system | — | std |
| 360 View | — | std |
| 6 front-row and 2 side-curtain airbags | — | std |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | — | std |
| All-speed Traction Control | std | — |
| Automatic Emergency Braking | — | std |
| Automatic High Beams | — | std |
| Autonomy+ (60-day trial included) | — | std |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | — | std |
| Brake hold | — | std |
| Dynamic Brake Support | — | std |
| Four-wheel Anti-lock Brakes | std | — |
| Gear Guard Security System | — | std |
| Highway Assist | — | std |
| Tire pressure monitoring system | — | std |
| Electronic stability and traction control | std | std |
Infotainment13 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | Rivian R1TR1T Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| SOS emergency response | — | std |
| Wireless charging for up to 2 phones | — | std |
| 12.3" driver display screen | — | std |
| 15.6" infotainment screen | — | std |
| 6 (USB-C charging ports) | — | std |
| 6.8" digital rear screen | — | std |
| Connect+ (60-day trial included) | — | std |
| Hands-free Bluetooth interface | — | std |
| Rivian navigation | — | std |
| Rivian Premium Audio (Available in Sound + Vision Package) / Rivian Premium Audio (Included) / Rivian Premium Audio (Included) | — | opt |
| Sound + Vision Package (Optional) / Sound + Vision Package (Included) / Sound + Vision Package (Included) | — | opt |
| Voice assistance | — | std |
| Wireless Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates | — | std |
Convenience5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | Rivian R1TR1T Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (120V three-prong outlets) | — | std |
| E-latch door release | — | std |
| Garage door opener | — | std |
| Ignition-free drive | — | std |
| Power front trunk release | — | std |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | Rivian R1TR1T Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Dual zone automatic climate control | — | std |
| Pre-entry climate control | — | std |
Seating4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | Rivian R1TR1T Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated and ventilated front seats with memory | — | std |
| Heated and ventilated front seats with memory | — | std |
| 5 seats (Capacity) | — | std |
| 8-way power driver and passenger lumbar adjustment with memory settings | — | std |
Interior7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | Rivian R1TR1T Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel | — | std |
| Power tilt and telescoping steering column | — | std |
| Illuminated door sills | — | std |
| Integrated door flashlight | — | std |
| Interior: Black Mountain; Ocean Coast (Premium) / Black Mountain Signature; Slate Sky Signature (Performance, Quad) | — | std |
| Knitted textile headliner / Soft-touch sueded textile headliner | — | std |
| LED ambient lighting | — | std |
Exterior25 differ · 25 listed
| Feature | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | Rivian R1TR1T Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 135.8 in (Wheelbase) | — | std |
| 20" All-Terrain Wheels, Full-sized Spare Tire, Reinforced Underbody Shield; 20" All-Terrain Dark (All-Terrain Package) | — | opt |
| 217.1 in (Length) | — | std |
| 72.7 in (Min height) | — | std |
| 78.2 in (Max height) | — | std |
| 82.0 in (Width (with mirrors folded)) | — | std |
| 88.4 in (Width (with mirrors)) | — | std |
| Darkout Package | — | opt |
| Gooseneck extendable tailgate | — | std |
| Heated auto-folding side mirrors | — | std |
| LED brake and taillights | — | std |
| LED entry lights | — | std |
| LED front light bar with RGB design | — | std |
| LED rear lightbar | — | std |
| LED stadium headlights | — | std |
| Lightbar charging indicator | — | std |
| Lockable full-sized spare tire storage | — | std |
| Paint options: Esker Silver; Glacier White; Forest Green; Half Moon Grey; Rivian Blue; Midnight (Premium) / + Storm Blue; Canyon Red (Performance, Quad) | — | std |
| Panoramic glass roof / Dynamic Glass Roof | — | std |
| Powered Tonneau Cover (Included) | — | std |
| Rain-detecting variable intermittent wipers | — | std |
| Rear fog lights | — | std |
| Reinforced Underbody Shield (Available in All-Terrain Package) / Reinforced Underbody Shield (Available in All-Terrain Package) / Reinforced Underbody Shield (Included) | — | opt |
| Tire mobility kit | — | std |
| Wheels and tires: 20" Adventure All-Season; 22" Sport Dark; 22" Range; 20" All-Terrain Dark (Premium, Performance) / 22" Super Sport; 20" Dune Satin Graphite All-Terrain; 22" Sport Burnished Bronze (Quad) | — | std |
Powertrain17 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | Rivian R1TR1T Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 3.6-Liter Pentastar V-6 Engine | std | — |
| 325 g CO2e/mi (Life cycle carbon footprint) / 366 g CO2e/mi / 365 g CO2e/mi | — | std |
| 329 mi (EPA est.) (Large battery) / 371 mi (EPA est.) (Max battery) / 374 mi (EPA est.) (Max battery) | — | std |
| 4.5 sec (0–60 mph) / 2.9 sec (0–60 mph) / 2.5 sec (0–60 mph) | — | std |
| 533 hp (Horsepower) / 850 hp (Horsepower) / 1,025 hp (Horsepower) | — | std |
| 610 lb-ft (Torque) / 1,103 lb-ft (Torque) / 1,198 lb-ft (Torque) | — | std |
| 85 MPGe (EPA efficiency (22" wheels/tires)) / 76 MPGe / 76 MPGe | — | std |
| 850RE Automatic Eight-Speed Overdrive Transmission | std | — |
| All Purpose; All-Terrain; Snow / All Purpose; All-Terrain; Snow; Sport; Soft Sand; Rally; Drift; Rock Crawl; Conserve / All Purpose; All-Terrain; Snow; Sport; Soft Sand; Rally; Drift; Rock Crawl; Conserve | — | std |
| Dual-Motor AWD (1 in front, 1 in back) / Tri-Motor AWD (1 in front, 2 in back) / Quad-Motor AWD (2 in front, 2 in back) | — | std |
| First 10,000 miles (Powered by renewable energy) | — | std |
| Max battery: 420 mi (EPA est.) | — | opt |
| NACS Charging Port (Included) | — | std |
| NV241 Command-Trac (MP1622) Transfer Case | std | — |
| Power Upgrade: 3.4 sec (0–60 mph); 829 lb-ft (Torque); 665 hp (Horsepower); Sport; Soft Sand; Rally | — | opt |
| Rear Trac-Lok Anti-Spin Differential | std | — |
| Regenerative braking system | — | std |
Chassis6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | Rivian R1TR1T Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 14.6 in (Max ground clearance) | — | std |
| 29.9° (Max departure angle) | — | std |
| 35.7° (Max approach angle) | — | std |
| Gas-Charged Monotube Shock Absorbers with Multi-Tuned Valve (MTV) Technology | std | — |
| Independent air suspension with 4 ride heights / Independent air suspension with 5 ride heights | — | std |
| Kinetic roll control | — | std |
Cargo9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | Rivian R1TR1T Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Bumper-matched trailer hitch | — | std |
| 11.7 cu ft (Gear Tunnel volume) | — | std |
| 2,116 lb (Payload) / 1,702 lb (Payload) / 1,669 lb (Payload) | — | std |
| 29.2 cu ft (Cargo bed storage volume) | — | std |
| 54.2" x 51.1" x 18.3" (Cargo bed dimensions) | — | std |
| 59.9 cu ft (Total interior storage) | — | std |
| 7,700 lb (Towing) / 11,000 lb (Towing) / 11,000 lb (Towing) | — | std |
| 83.9 in (Cargo bed length with gate down) | — | std |
| Utility Panel (Included) | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPJeep Gladiator
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Rivian R1T
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 1 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Vehicle Speed Control (1)
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Jeep GladiatorSport 4WD | Rivian R1TR1T Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $79,990 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 5 trims | $79,990 – $115,990 3 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Gladiator 4WD | R1T Premium Long Range (22in) |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 19 | 87 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,550 | $850 |
| EV range | — | 420 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Jeep Gladiator or the 2027 Rivian R1T?
The Rivian R1T wins clearly, 100 to 62.3, on fuel & range, performance, safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Rivian R1T scores 100 and the 2027 Jeep Gladiator 62.3. 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 2027 Jeep Gladiator or the 2027 Rivian R1T?
2027 Jeep Gladiator: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Rivian R1T: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 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 2027 Jeep Gladiator and the 2027 Rivian R1T?
Where the 2027 Rivian R1T wins: it lists 19 standard driver-assist features against 3, is rated 87 combined against 19 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and costs $2,700 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($850 against $3,550). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100 and 5 seats.