Jeep Gladiator vs Ram 1500 Classic
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2024 Ram 1500 Classic
Overview
| Spec | Jeep GladiatorSport | Ram 1500 ClassicTradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Sport | Tradesman |
| Body style | Truck (Crew Cab) | Truck (Quad Cab) |
| Drivetrain | four wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2024 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Jeep GladiatorSport | Ram 1500 ClassicTradesman |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $39,820 | $38,705 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $21,101 | $16,931 (best) |
| Median listing price | $45,595 | $25,461 (best) |
| Highest listing price | $74,749 | $42,000 (best) |
| For sale now | 420 (best) | 30 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Jeep GladiatorSport | Ram 1500 ClassicTradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 19 MPG | 20 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 17 MPG | 17 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 22 MPG | 25 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 22 gal | 26 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Jeep GladiatorSport | Ram 1500 ClassicTradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 285 hp | 305 hp (best) |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 269 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.6 L | 3.6 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Jeep GladiatorSport | Ram 1500 ClassicTradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 6 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Towing capacity | 4,500 lbs | 10,520 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,025 lbs | 1,930 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,695 lbs (best) | 4,873 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 10 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 137.3 in | 140 in (best) |
| Length | 218 in | 229 in (best) |
| Width | 73.8 in | 79.4 in (best) |
| Height | 75 in | 77.2 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Jeep GladiatorSport | Ram 1500 ClassicTradesman |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | Not Rated | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | Not Rated | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | Not Rated | — |
| Side pole | Not Rated | — |
| Rollover | 3 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 | None reported (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 | Jeep Gladiator | Ram 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 | — |
| 11 | Shadow Ops $57,515 MSRP | — |
| 12 | Rubicon X $60,515 MSRP | — |
| 13 | Mojave X $61,210 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
Jeep Gladiator420 for sale
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Ram 1500 Classic30 for sale
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Used2019 Ram 1500 Classic
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Billet Silver Metallic Clearcoat•Diesel Gray/Black164,204 mi$16,931Fred Anderson Toyota of Charleston
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Bright White Clearcoat•Black88,878 mi$25,492Tadd Jenkins Ford Blackfoot
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Used2024 Ram 1500 Classic
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Diamond Black Crystal Pearlcoat•Diesel Gray/Black28,923 mi$31,900Ward Chrysler Center
Carbondale, IL
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Jeep Gladiator vs Ram 1500 Classic FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Jeep Gladiator or 2024 Ram 1500 Classic?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Jeep Gladiator vs 2024 Ram 1500 Classic on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2026 Jeep Gladiator or 2024 Ram 1500 Classic?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2024 Ram 1500 Classic starts lower at $38,705. Live Jeep Gladiator listings start at $21,101. Live Ram 1500 Classic listings start at $16,931.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Jeep Gladiator or 2024 Ram 1500 Classic?
- The 2024 Ram 1500 Classic leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (38,705).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Jeep Gladiator or 2024 Ram 1500 Classic?
- The 2024 Ram 1500 Classic leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (20).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Jeep Gladiator or 2024 Ram 1500 Classic?
- The 2024 Ram 1500 Classic leads on horsepower in this comparison (395).
- Which has better seats: 2026 Jeep Gladiator or 2024 Ram 1500 Classic?
- The 2024 Ram 1500 Classic leads on seats in this comparison (6).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Jeep Gladiator or 2024 Ram 1500 Classic?
- The 2024 Ram 1500 Classic leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (10,520).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Jeep Gladiator vs 2024 Ram 1500 Classic?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Jeep Gladiator (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).