GMC Canyon vs Jeep Gladiator

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2026 GMC Canyon

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2026 Jeep Gladiator

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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	$47,910	$31,737 (best)
Median listing price	$47,910 (best)	$48,672
Highest listing price	$47,910 (best)	$54,206
For sale now	1	14 (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)	4 / 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)	None reported	None reported

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