Jeep Gladiator vs RAM 3500
Overview | |
Years produced1972-1974 | Years produced2011-Present |
MSRP$38,100 | MSRP$49,580 |
Listings1336 | Listings2797 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews5.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews SummaryThe more you spend, the less capable the Gladiator is. The 2025 Gladiator loses its manual transmission and adds’41, Joose, and Mojito paint colours. Verdict: Unique among pickup trucks, the Jeep Gladiator is an appealing alternative to the status quo. That’s especially true if you value open-air driving or plan to tackle untrodden territory. But for serious towing and hauling tasks, there are better choices than the Gladiator. | |
Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.6L 285 hp V6 | Engine |
Drive Train4X4 | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity3 |
Horsepower285 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City17 | MPG City |
MPG Highway22 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.6L 285 hp V6 | Engine Name6.4L 405 hp V8 |
Torque260 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque429 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower285 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower405 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain4X4 | Drivetrain4X2 |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City17 | MPG City |
MPG Highway22 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity3 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length60.3 in | Bed Length98.3 in |
Curb Weight4662 lbs | Curb Weight6408 lbs |
Height75.0 in | Height77.8 in |
Length218.0 in | Length232.0 in |
Width73.8 in | Width96.5 in |
Wheelbase137.3 in | Wheelbase140.2 in |
Maximum Payload1725 lbs | Maximum Payload7590 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity7700 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity18250 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity4500 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity15850 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1972-1974 | 2011-Present |
MSRP | $38,100 | $49,580 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 5.3 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | The more you spend, the less capable the Gladiator is. The 2025 Gladiator loses its manual transmission and adds’41, Joose, and Mojito paint colours. Verdict: Unique among pickup trucks, the Jeep Gladiator is an appealing alternative to the status quo. That’s especially true if you value open-air driving or plan to tackle untrodden territory. But for serious towing and hauling tasks, there are better choices than the Gladiator. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.6L 285 hp V6 | |
Drive Train | 4X4 | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 3 |
Horsepower | 285 hp @ 6400 rpm | |
MPG City | 17 | |
MPG Highway | 22 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.6L 285 hp V6 | 6.4L 405 hp V8 |
Torque | 260 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 429 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 285 hp @ 6400 rpm | 405 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X4 | 4X2 |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 17 | |
MPG Highway | 22 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 3 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 60.3 in | 98.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4662 lbs | 6408 lbs |
Height | 75.0 in | 77.8 in |
Length | 218.0 in | 232.0 in |
Width | 73.8 in | 96.5 in |
Wheelbase | 137.3 in | 140.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1725 lbs | 7590 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7700 lbs | 18250 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 4500 lbs | 15850 lbs |
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