Jeep Gladiator vs RAM 1500

The Jeep Gladiator starts from $84,990 before on-road costs, while the RAM 1500 opens at $119,950. That makes the Jeep Gladiator the more affordable entry point by $34,960.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $93,489 and $131,945 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Jeep Gladiator by roughly $1,000 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Jeep Gladiator features a 8.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the RAM 1500 gets a 8.4-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Jeep Gladiator stands out with Alpine audio that you will not find on the RAM 1500. The RAM 1500 counters with power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Jeep Gladiator gets leather upholstery while the RAM 1500 offers cloth.

The Jeep Gladiator uses a Petrol V6 Pentastar w/ ESS producing 209kW and 347Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8 seconds.

The RAM 1500 responds with a Petrol V8 making 291kW and 556Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.5 seconds.

The RAM 1500 has the clear power advantage at 291kW vs 209kW. In the real-world sprint, the RAM 1500 is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Jeep Gladiator measures 5,591mm long on a 3,488mm wheelbase, 325mm shorter than the RAM 1500 at 5,916mm (3,672mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the RAM 1500 generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the RAM 1500 leads with a 4,500kg braked capacity vs 2,721kg. That 1,779kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $3,534/year for the Jeep Gladiator and $3,734/year for the RAM 1500. That is a $200 annual difference in favour of the Jeep Gladiator.

Estimated annual total: $3,534 (Jeep Gladiator) vs $3,734 (RAM 1500). The Jeep Gladiator saves you roughly $200 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 100,000km (Jeep Gladiator) vs 3 years / 100,000km (RAM 1500). The Jeep Gladiator has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Jeep Gladiator)—.