Jeep Wrangler Unlimited vs. Jeep Gladiator
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and Jeep Gladiator 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 Wrangler Unlimited and the Jeep Gladiator.
When comparing the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited's and the Jeep Gladiator's specifications and ratings, the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value, interior volume and base engine power. The Jeep Gladiator has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. Based on this comparison of the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited's and the Jeep Gladiator's specifications and ratings, the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is a better car than the Jeep Gladiator.
Pricing: A used 2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited ranges from $37,417 to $56,992 while a used 2022 Jeep Gladiator is priced between $32,999 to $53,255. For a new model, the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited's price is between $47,633 and $69,745, with the Jeep Gladiator priced between $41,494 and $65,318.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited loses 27.8 percent of its value and the Jeep Gladiator loses 29.7 percent of its value. This means the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited retains 1.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Jeep Gladiator.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited’s base engine makes 375 horsepower, and the Jeep Gladiator base engine makes 285 horsepower. The Wrangler Unlimited is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 365 miles. The Gladiator is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 506 miles.This gives the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Jeep Gladiator the advantage in maximum range. The Wrangler Unlimited uses electricity, regular unleaded, and the Gladiator uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, a hybrid SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room and rear shoulder room. The Jeep Gladiator, a midsize truck, has the advantage in the areas of front leg room, rear head room and rear leg room. The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and Jeep Gladiator are comparable in regards to front head room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$47,633 - $69,745
Starting MSRP:
$54,595
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$42,244
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$32,890 - $58,465
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$41,494 - $65,318
Starting MSRP:
$37,170
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$29,976
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$25,900 - $38,140
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$44,026
Price Range:
$37,417 - $56,992
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$38,545
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$31,308 - $52,359
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,902
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
34,440
# Good or Great Deals:
590
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$41,634
Price Range:
$32,999 - $53,255
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$35,815
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$31,053 - $41,634
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,155
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
35,769
# Good or Great Deals:
330
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.9 / 10
Reliability:
9.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Jeep Gladiator Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
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:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Gladiator
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
11.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
10.2 - 12.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
18.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
6.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
2.9 - 18.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
9.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
5.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.7 - 12.6
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 32Ranking
1 out of / 32Ranking
1 out of / 16Ranking
1 out of / 16Ranking
1 out of / 16Ranking
1 out of / 16Ranking
1 out of / 16Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
2 out of / 32Ranking
2 out of / 32Ranking
2 out of / 16Ranking
2 out of / 16Ranking
2 out of / 16Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 32Ranking
3 out of / 32Ranking
4 out of / 32Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
5 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 32Ranking
7 out of / 16Ranking
9 out of / 16Ranking
9 out of / 12Ranking
10 out of / 12Ranking
17 out of / 32Ranking
20 out of / 32Jeep Gladiator Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
4 out of / 7Ranking
5 out of / 7Ranking
6 out of / 7Ranking
7 out of / 7Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Not applicable
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
Not applicable
Available Bed Length(s)
60.3 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Trim Levels
High Altitude 4xe, Rubicon 4xe, Sahara 4xe
Jeep Gladiator Trim Levels
Altitude, High Altitude, Mojave, Overland, Rubicon, Sport, Sport S, Texas Trail, Willys, Willys Sport
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:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
375 hp @ 5250 rpm
Torque:
470 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.074 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1280 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
285 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
4000 lbs
Max Payload:
1700 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 20 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
365 / 365 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 23 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 506 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
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
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
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
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
42.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.8 inches
Cargo Space:
27.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
67.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
131.0 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5100 lbs
Width:
73.8 inches
Height:
73.6 inches
Length:
188.4 inches
Wheelbase:
118.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
10.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4650 lbs
Width:
73.8 inches
Height:
75 inches
Length:
218 inches
Wheelbase:
137.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
10 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P275/55R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
245/75R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clear Coat
Blue
Hydro Blue Pearl Coat
Brown
Gobi Clear Coat
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat / Sting-Gray Clear Coat
Green
Sarge Green Clear Coat
Pink
Tuscadero Pearl Coat
Red
Firecracker Red Clear Coat / Snazzberry Pearl Coat
Silver
Silver Zynith Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Yellow
High Velocity Clear Coat
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clear Coat
Blue
Hydro Blue Pearl Coat
Brown
Gobi Clear Coat
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat / Sting-Gray Clear Coat
Green
Sarge Green Clear Coat
Pink
Not available
Red
Firecracker Red Clear Coat / Snazzberry Pearl Coat
Silver
Silver Zynith Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Black/Dark Saddle
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Not available
Beige
Black/Heritage Tan
