2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. 2024 Jeep Gladiator Review

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2025 Chevrolet
Silverado 1500

MSRP*: $37,000 to $70,000
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2024 Jeep
Gladiator

MSRP*: $37,895 to $52,995
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MPG - City 14 - 20 MPG 17 MPG
MPG - Hwy 16 - 23 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 2 - 6 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 62.9 - 89.1 ft3 35.5 ft3
Engine
  • 305-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
  • 310-hp, 2.7-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 285-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Manual
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 305 - 355 hp 285 hp
Towing Capacity 8,800 - 13,300 lbs 4,000 - 4,500 lbs
Exterior Length 210.9 - 242.4 in 218.0 in
Exterior Width 81.1 - 81.2 in 73.8 in
Leg Room Front 44.5 in
Rear 35.2 - 43.4 in
Front 41.2 in
Rear 38.3 in
Head Room Front 43.0 - 43.1 in
Rear 39.9 - 40.1 in
Front 42.8 in
Rear 42.8 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the extended cab will be able to stretch out a lot more with the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 than the Jeep Gladiator. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 will be a favorite with tall drivers and their passengers, since it has much greater head- and legroom than the Jeep Gladiator.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 as you will with the Jeep Gladiator, as they can travel a similar number of miles on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Jeep Gladiator, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is much wider than the Jeep Gladiator, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Jeep Gladiator.

Handling
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a larger turning radius than the Jeep Gladiator, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is clearly the choice over the Jeep Gladiator for pulling heavy loads. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a little more horsepower than the Jeep Gladiator.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 does a much better job of transmitting the horsepower of the engine to the wheels than the Jeep Gladiator.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit the same number of people in the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 as you will the Jeep Gladiator. You'll be able to haul more material in the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 than the Jeep Gladiator, due to its significantly greater cargo capacity.