Jeep Gladiator vs RAM 2500
Overview | |
Years produced1972-1974 | Years produced2011-Present |
MSRP$37,895 | MSRP$45,475 |
Average price$48,978 | Average price$54,435 |
Listings656 | Listings2112 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryThe open-air driving experience you can enjoy with a Gladiator is just one of many appealing things about it. As expected of a Jeep, the Gladiator is also a rock star off-road. And some versions of this crew-cab midsize truck offer substantial payload and towing capacity. Better yet, Jeep has updated the 2024 Gladiator with minor styling revisions, next-generation infotainment technology, added comfort and convenience features, and new range-topping trim levels. A Gladiator 4xe plug-in hybrid arrives in 2025. Verdict: Though we’re fans of the 2024 Jeep Gladiator, it requires some trade-offs. Fuel economy is poor, the ride can be rough, the interior is loud at higher speeds, and the cabin looks like you can hose it out—because you can. Buy a 2024 Gladiator for what it can do and not for the image it projects, and you’ll more easily accept its inherent flaws. | |
Reviews SummaryThe Ram Power Wagon is a beast off-road and looks like it chews up and spits out lesser 2500-series heavy-duty pickup trucks for fun, but it’s also a purpose-built tool that isn’t easy to live with on a daily basis. The Ford F-250 Tremor and GMC Sierra 2500HD AT4 may not match the Power Wagon for sheer adventuring capability, but they retain more towing and payload capacity than the decal-decorated Ram, which can tow no more than 4,800 kilograms (10,590 pounds) and carry no more than 740 kilograms (1,630 pounds) of payload. Enter the new 2023 Ram 2500 Rebel. Problem solved. | |
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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 City16 | MPG City |
MPG Highway21 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.6L 285 hp V6 | Engine Name6.4L 410 hp V8 |
Torque260 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque429 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower285 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower410 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain4X4 | Drivetrain4X2 |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City16 | MPG City |
MPG Highway21 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity3 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length60.3 in | Bed Length98.3 in |
Curb Weight4640 lbs | Curb Weight6001 lbs |
Height75.0 in | Height78.0 in |
Length218.0 in | Length232.0 in |
Width73.8 in | Width83.5 in |
Wheelbase137.3 in | Wheelbase140.2 in |
Maximum Payload1710 lbs | Maximum Payload4000 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity7700 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity19980 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity15530 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1972-1974 | 2011-Present |
MSRP | $37,895 | $45,475 |
Average price | $48,978 | $54,435 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.7 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The open-air driving experience you can enjoy with a Gladiator is just one of many appealing things about it. As expected of a Jeep, the Gladiator is also a rock star off-road. And some versions of this crew-cab midsize truck offer substantial payload and towing capacity. Better yet, Jeep has updated the 2024 Gladiator with minor styling revisions, next-generation infotainment technology, added comfort and convenience features, and new range-topping trim levels. A Gladiator 4xe plug-in hybrid arrives in 2025. Verdict: Though we’re fans of the 2024 Jeep Gladiator, it requires some trade-offs. Fuel economy is poor, the ride can be rough, the interior is loud at higher speeds, and the cabin looks like you can hose it out—because you can. Buy a 2024 Gladiator for what it can do and not for the image it projects, and you’ll more easily accept its inherent flaws. | The Ram Power Wagon is a beast off-road and looks like it chews up and spits out lesser 2500-series heavy-duty pickup trucks for fun, but it’s also a purpose-built tool that isn’t easy to live with on a daily basis. The Ford F-250 Tremor and GMC Sierra 2500HD AT4 may not match the Power Wagon for sheer adventuring capability, but they retain more towing and payload capacity than the decal-decorated Ram, which can tow no more than 4,800 kilograms (10,590 pounds) and carry no more than 740 kilograms (1,630 pounds) of payload. Enter the new 2023 Ram 2500 Rebel. Problem solved. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.6L 285 hp V6 | |
Drive Train | 4X4 | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 3 |
Horsepower | 285 hp @ 6400 rpm | |
MPG City | 16 | |
MPG Highway | 21 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.6L 285 hp V6 | 6.4L 410 hp V8 |
Torque | 260 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 429 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 285 hp @ 6400 rpm | 410 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X4 | 4X2 |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 16 | |
MPG Highway | 21 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 3 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 60.3 in | 98.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4640 lbs | 6001 lbs |
Height | 75.0 in | 78.0 in |
Length | 218.0 in | 232.0 in |
Width | 73.8 in | 83.5 in |
Wheelbase | 137.3 in | 140.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1710 lbs | 4000 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7700 lbs | 19980 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 15530 lbs | |
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