Jeep Gladiator Rubicon vs. Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon and Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon and the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon.
In comparing the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon's and the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon's specifications and ratings, the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value and base engine power. The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon's and the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon's specifications and ratings, the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon is a better car than the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon.
Pricing: A used 2025 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon ranges from $43,300 to $98,260 while a used 2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon is priced between $14,398 to $48,386.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon loses 35.4 percent of its value and the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon loses 35.6 percent of its value. This means the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon retains 0.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon’s base engine makes 285 horsepower, and the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon base engine makes 190 horsepower. The Rubicon is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 484 miles. The Unlimited Rubicon is rated to deliver an average of 15 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 323 miles. This gives the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon. The Rubicon uses regular unleaded, and the Unlimited Rubicon uses gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon, a midsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more and rear shoulder room. The Jeep Gladiator Rubicon, a midsize truck, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room and rear leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
47145 - 62335
Starting MSRP:
51100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
35074
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
31590 - 40150
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
29590
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
25558
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
19050 - 29295
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
56213
Price Range:
43300 - 98260
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
43288
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
37741 - 49219
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
27383
Price Range:
14398 - 48386
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
7180
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
4665 - 15452
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
8
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
64849
# Good or Great Deals:
5
Jeep Gladiator Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Jeep Wrangler Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Gladiator Rubicon
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
13.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
12.7 - 16.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.1854513044581156
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.4 - 9.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.8188804297802657
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.5 - 10.4
Jeep Gladiator Rankings
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7 out of / 7Jeep Wrangler Rankings
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1 out of / 26Ranking
1 out of / 15Ranking
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25 out of / 31Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Cab Types
Not applicable
Available Bed Length(s)
60.3 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
Not applicable
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Jeep Gladiator Trim Levels
Big Bear, High Tide, Mojave, Mojave X, NightHawk, Rubicon X, Sport, Sport S, Texas Trail, Willys
Other Jeep Wrangler Trim Levels
Rubicon, SE, Sport, Sport RHD, Unlimited, X
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
285 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7000 lbs
Max Payload:
1100 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
190 hp @ 4600 rpm
Torque:
235 foot-lbs @ 3200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.048 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3500 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 22 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
374 / 484 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
13 / 17 / 15
Range (city/hwy):
247 / 323 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
42.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
103.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
50.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Cargo Space:
11.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
105.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5031 lbs
Width:
73.8 inches
Height:
76.1 inches
Length:
218 inches
Wheelbase:
137.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
11.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3977 lbs
Width:
68.2 inches
Height:
72.1 inches
Length:
167 inches
Wheelbase:
103.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
10.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
LT285/70R17C
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
