GMC Canyon vs Jeep Gladiator
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Jeep Gladiator
Overview
| Spec | GMC CanyonElevation | Jeep GladiatorSport |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Elevation | Sport |
| Body style | Truck (Crew Cab) | Truck (Crew Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | four wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | GMC CanyonElevation | Jeep GladiatorSport |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $38,900 (best) | $39,820 |
| Lowest listing price | $16,988 (best) | $21,101 |
| Median listing price | $44,619 (best) | $45,604 |
| Highest listing price | $61,439 (best) | $74,749 |
| For sale now | 126 | 417 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | GMC CanyonElevation | Jeep GladiatorSport |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 20 MPG (best) | 19 MPG |
| City MPG | 19 MPG (best) | 17 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 23 MPG (best) | 22 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 21.4 gal | 22 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | GMC CanyonElevation | Jeep GladiatorSport |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 310 hp (best) | 285 hp |
| Torque | 430 lb-ft (best) | 260 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2.7 L | 3.6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | GMC CanyonElevation | Jeep GladiatorSport |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Towing capacity | 7,700 lbs (best) | 4,500 lbs |
| Payload | 1,670 lbs (best) | 1,025 lbs |
| Curb weight | 4,410 lbs (best) | 4,695 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 9.6 in | 10 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 131 in | 137.3 in (best) |
| Length | 213.2 in | 218 in (best) |
| Width | 72.4 in | 73.8 in (best) |
| Height | 79.8 in (best) | 75 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | GMC CanyonElevation | Jeep GladiatorSport |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | 3 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Rollover | 3 / 5 ★ | 3 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 2 | 1 (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | GMC Canyon | Jeep Gladiator |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elevation $38,900 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Sport $39,820 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Elevation $42,200 MSRP | Sport S $43,015 MSRP |
| 3 | AT4 $45,400 MSRP | Willys $45,750 MSRP |
| 4 | Denali $53,000 MSRP | Texas Trail $45,820 MSRP |
| 5 | AT4X $57,200 MSRP | 85th Anniversary Edition $46,810 MSRP |
| 6 | — | Sahara $48,115 MSRP |
| 7 | — | Willys 41 $48,360 MSRP |
| 8 | — | Rewind $49,245 MSRP |
| 9 | — | Rubicon $52,520 MSRP |
| 10 | — | Mojave $53,215 MSRP |
| 11 | — | Shadow Ops $57,515 MSRP |
| 12 | — | Rubicon X $60,515 MSRP |
| 13 | — | Mojave X $61,210 MSRP |
Live inventory
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GMC Canyon vs Jeep Gladiator FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 GMC Canyon or 2026 Jeep Gladiator?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 GMC Canyon vs 2026 Jeep Gladiator on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2026 GMC Canyon or 2026 Jeep Gladiator?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 GMC Canyon starts lower at $38,900. Live GMC Canyon listings start at $16,988. Live Jeep Gladiator listings start at $21,101.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 GMC Canyon or 2026 Jeep Gladiator?
- The 2026 GMC Canyon leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (38,900).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 GMC Canyon or 2026 Jeep Gladiator?
- The 2026 GMC Canyon leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (20).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 GMC Canyon or 2026 Jeep Gladiator?
- The 2026 GMC Canyon leads on horsepower in this comparison (310).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 GMC Canyon vs 2026 Jeep Gladiator?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: GMC Canyon (4/5 NHTSA overall); Jeep Gladiator (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).