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Jeep Gladiator vs Ram 1500 Classic

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

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2026 Jeep Gladiator

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2024 Ram 1500 Classic

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Overview

SpecJeep GladiatorSportRam 1500 ClassicTradesman
Selected trimSportTradesman
Body styleTruck (Crew Cab)Truck (Quad Cab)
Drivetrainfour wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262024

Pricing & market

SpecJeep GladiatorSportRam 1500 ClassicTradesman
MSRP$39,820$38,705 (best)
Lowest listing price$31,737 (best)—
Median listing price$48,672 (best)—
Highest listing price$54,206 (best)—
For sale now14 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecJeep GladiatorSportRam 1500 ClassicTradesman
Combined MPG19 MPG20 MPG (best)
City MPG17 MPG17 MPG
Highway MPG22 MPG25 MPG (best)
Fuel tank22 gal26 gal (best)

Performance

SpecJeep GladiatorSportRam 1500 ClassicTradesman
Horsepower285 hp305 hp (best)
Torque260 lb-ft269 lb-ft (best)
Engine size3.6 L3.6 L
CylindersV6V6

Size & capability

SpecJeep GladiatorSportRam 1500 ClassicTradesman
Seating5 seats6 seats (best)
Doors44
Towing capacity4,500 lbs10,520 lbs (best)
Payload1,025 lbs1,930 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,695 lbs (best)4,873 lbs
Ground clearance10 in (best)—
Wheelbase137.3 in140 in (best)
Length218 in229 in (best)
Width73.8 in79.4 in (best)
Height75 in77.2 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecJeep GladiatorSportRam 1500 ClassicTradesman
NHTSA overallNot Rated—
Frontal crash (driver)4 / 5 ★ (best)—
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side crash (driver)Not Rated—
Side crash (passenger)Not Rated—
Side poleNot Rated—
Rollover3 / 5 ★ (best)—
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone 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.

TrimJeep GladiatorRam 1500 Classic
1

Sport

$39,820 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Tradesman

$38,705 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Sport S

$43,015 MSRP

Tradesman

$41,455 MSRP

3

Willys

$45,750 MSRP

Tradesman

$42,555 MSRP

4

Texas Trail

$45,820 MSRP

Tradesman

$45,305 MSRP

5

85th Anniversary Edition

$46,810 MSRP

Tradesman

$45,605 MSRP

6

Sahara

$48,115 MSRP

Warlock

$43,435 MSRP

7

Willys 41

$48,360 MSRP

Warlock

$46,185 MSRP

8

Rewind

$49,245 MSRP

Warlock

$47,285 MSRP

9

Rubicon

$52,520 MSRP

Warlock

$50,035 MSRP

10

Mojave

$53,215 MSRP

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11

Shadow Ops

$57,515 MSRP

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12

Rubicon X

$60,515 MSRP

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13

Mojave X

$61,210 MSRP

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Live inventory

Jeep Gladiator14 for sale

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