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Jeep Gladiator vs Ford Ranger comparison

Compare performance (264 HP vs 281 HP), boot space and price (66,400 £ vs 48,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Gladiator or Ford Ranger?

Jeep Gladiator vs Ford Ranger: Key differences

Jeep Gladiator

  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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Ford Ranger

  • visibly cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • clearly more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Gladiator

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Ford Ranger is visibly cheaper – starting at 48,400 £ , while the Jeep Gladiator costs 66,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,989 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Jeep Gladiator with 9.8 L/100km. The difference is about 6.7 L/100km.

Ranger

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Ranger offers only slightly more power – delivering 281 HP compared to 264 HP. That’s roughly 17 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jeep Gladiator is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.6 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 8.7 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers somewhat more torque with 697 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 97 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Jeep Gladiator is only slightly lighter – 2,360 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 45 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries significantly more – 989 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 424 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Ranger is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £48,400
Ranger

Ford Ranger

  • Engine Type Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 240 - 281 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 42 km
Jeep Gladiator
Ford Ranger

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Jeep Gladiator

The Jeep Gladiator grafts the Wrangler's go-anywhere attitude onto a proper pickup bed, giving weekend adventurers the ability to haul gear, pop the top, and head off-road with confidence. It won't pretend to be a luxury cruiser, but its honest, rugged charm and practical versatility make it a great pick for buyers who value character and capability over showroom polish.

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Ford Ranger

The Ford Ranger is a workhorse with the manners of a grown-up pickup—practical, tough, and surprisingly civilized on the road. It’s the sort of truck that laughs at mud on the weekend and performs like a sensible daily driver during the week, making it an easy sell for buyers who want capability without theatrics.

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Jeep Gladiator
Ford Ranger

Costs and Consumption

Price
66,400 £
Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Consumption L/100km
9.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
42 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
257 g/km
co2
70 - 265 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,360 kg
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,591 mm
Length
-
Width
1,894 mm
Width
1,918 mm
Height
1,905 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
565 kg
Payload
845 - 989 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
264 HP
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
177 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
600 Nm
Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
194 kW
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Engine capacity
2,987 cm3
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Ford
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