RAM 1500 vs Jeep Gladiator

The RAM 1500 starts from $119,950 before on-road costs, while the Jeep Gladiator opens at $84,990. 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 $131,945 and $93,489 respectively.

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

Both the RAM 1500 and Jeep Gladiator hold a 3-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 5 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the RAM 1500 and 6 in the Jeep Gladiator.

The RAM 1500 features a 8.4-inch touchscreen, while the Jeep Gladiator gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

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

The RAM 1500 uses a Petrol V8 producing 291kW and 556Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.5 seconds.

The Jeep Gladiator responds with a 3.6L Pentastar V6 naturally aspirated with ESS making 209kW and 347Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 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 RAM 1500 measures 5,916mm long on a 3,672mm wheelbase, 325mm longer than the Jeep Gladiator at 5,591mm (3,488mm 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 $3,734/year for the RAM 1500 and $3,534/year for the Jeep Gladiator. That is a $200 annual difference in favour of the Jeep Gladiator.

Estimated annual total: $3,734 (RAM 1500) vs $3,534 (Jeep Gladiator). 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: 3 years / 100,000km (RAM 1500) vs 5 years / 100,000km (Jeep Gladiator). The Jeep Gladiator has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Jeep Gladiator).