Tesla Cybertruck vs Jeep Gladiator Pickup
The Tesla Cybertruck is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 82 mpg combined versus 19 mpg for the Jeep Gladiator Pickup, a 63 mpg advantage and costs about $2,350 less per year to fuel.
Across 4 measured categories, the Tesla Cybertruck leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2025–2026
Tesla Cybertruck
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD · 6 configurations
2020–2020
Jeep Gladiator Pickup
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD · 2 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Tesla Cybertruck | Jeep Gladiator Pickup |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 82 mpg ✓ | 19 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 93 mpg ✓ | 17 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 72 mpg ✓ | 23 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $900 ✓ | $3,250 |
| Lowest CO2 output | Not available | 466 g/mi |
| Engines offered | Not available | 3.6 |
| Transmissions | Automatic (A1) | Automatic 8-spd, Manual 6-spd |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Electricity | Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Years covered | 2025–2026 | 2020–2020 |
| Configurations on record | 6 | 2 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Cybertruck vs Gladiator Pickup: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Tesla Cybertruck or the Jeep Gladiator Pickup?
The Tesla Cybertruck is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 82 mpg combined versus 19 mpg for the Jeep Gladiator Pickup, a 63 mpg advantage and costs about $2,350 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Tesla Cybertruck runs about $900 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $3,250 for the Jeep Gladiator Pickup — a difference of roughly $2,350 per year.
What engines do the Cybertruck and Gladiator Pickup offer?
Tesla Cybertruck: no engine data on record. Jeep Gladiator Pickup: 3.6.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Tesla Cybertruck and the Jeep Gladiator Pickup as Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD, so they compete directly.
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