Ford Ranger vs Jeep Gladiator
The Jeep Gladiator is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 24 mpg combined versus 23 mpg for the Ford Ranger, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $600 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Jeep Gladiator leads in 3. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2019–2026
Ford Ranger
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD · 32 configurations
2021–2027
Jeep Gladiator
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD · 17 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Ford Ranger | Jeep Gladiator |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 23 mpg | 24 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 21 mpg | 22 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 26 mpg | 28 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,650 ✓ | $3,250 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 380 g/mi ✓ | 423 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI & PFI, SIDI, SIDI & PFI; with Stop-start, SIDI; with Stop-start | 3.6, 3.0 |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S10) | Automatic 8-spd, Manual 6-spd |
| Drivetrains | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular | Regular, Diesel |
| EPA class | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Years covered | 2019–2026 | 2021–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 32 | 17 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Ranger vs Gladiator: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Ford Ranger or the Jeep Gladiator?
The Jeep Gladiator is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 24 mpg combined versus 23 mpg for the Ford Ranger, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $600 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Ford Ranger runs about $2,650 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $3,250 for the Jeep Gladiator — a difference of roughly $600 per year.
What engines do the Ranger and Gladiator offer?
Ford Ranger: SIDI & PFI, SIDI, SIDI & PFI; with Stop-start, SIDI; with Stop-start. Jeep Gladiator: 3.6, 3.0.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Ford Ranger and the Jeep Gladiator as Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD, so they compete directly.
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