Jeep Gladiator vs. Ram 1500: A Side-By-Side Comparison
The Jeep Gladiator vs. the Ram 1500 is a hot debate among car enthusiasts. Although they are two completely different vehicles, their personal use cases are parallel.
If you’re going to open up your wallet, here are a few things to know about both.
History
No vehicle defines offroad freedom quite like a Jeep. But the same can be said of Ram and its many family-friendly variants at Ram Waxahachie.
For the consumer who wants to go on an adventure with their family, the choices are slim pickings.
Fortunately, the auto industry has put its all into keeping offroad vehicles current.
Size
For size, the Ram 1500 is always going to win. It has bigger cabin space, hauls more cargo, and a bed that would make any similar truck jealous.
The Jeep Gladiator is classified as midsized, so has a bit of flexibility if you are off-roading in tight conditions.
As for the gas argument? Surprisingly it doesn’t really matter since there is an estimated 3 mpg difference between the two vehicles.
Speed
In short, a V6 is not a HEMI. Buyers will still get premium V6 usage out of a Jeep, but it will never exceed the performance of a HEMI.
The RAM 1500 is built for power and can ramp up to top speed just as fast as any other truck in the industry.
The old commercials that show the truck with the HEMI taunting sports cars are still very much the reality of this scenario.
Comfort
By default, you will get more space in a Ram 1500 for passengers and cargo.
But there is a particular reason that the Jeep Gladiator wins out in comfort for off-roading, and that would be organization. This is one of the more controversial takes when comparing the two, but makes perfect sense when you look at usage types.
Having more space does not automatically equal organization for a specific trip. Most Jeep owners don’t need to buy extra accessories for categorizing trip equipment since the
Gladiator already has everything standard. Strictly for off-roading trips, the Gladiator is the best choice. For everything else (including long road trips), the Ram 1500 wins out.
Design
The Ram 1500 is part of an iconic branding that never strays too far from the original.
When you see a Ram on the road, you know it by the look and the sound it makes as it speeds past. But it goes further than the exterior design, as the interior has no wasted space.
The Ram 1500 has implemented modern features into each iteration without endangering its core base.
This is a testament to how seriously the carmaker takes feedback from actual drivers.
On the other side, the Gladiator lacks forward-thinking with their interior.
Although the Jeep Gladiator has a lot of significant modern upgrades, they are included at the price of convenience.
A Personal Choice
There is no denying that both vehicles are at the top of the auto industry. You can’t go wrong with either one, so make sure to lean towards personal preference more than popularity.
Choose wisely, and your investment will be at its maximum value.
