Looking to upgrade your off-road exploration truck? The 2020 Ranger and 2020 Jeep Gladiator are both high-ranking options. They can both seat up to five passengers, making either a great choice for most families. So, then how do you choose between the two? If you find yourself in the Chambersburg, PA area, please stop by and allow us to help get you into the adventure vehicle you have been dreaming of. Until then, here is a quick comparison of these two competitors, to help in your decision.
Towing
The Ranger and Gladiator can tow up to 7,500 lbs. and 7,650 lbs. respectively, bringing both in at a comparative level of towing capability. Both vehicles have been built tough enough to cover any terrain you desire with things such as available Four-Wheel Drive, available Bash / Skid Plates, and available Electronic-Locking Differential. The Ranger adds to those features with its available Electronic-Shift-On-The-Fly with Neutral Towing Capability to even further elevate your day-to-day and off-road driving conditions. Although both vehicles can produce nearly the same amount of horsepower with the Ranger at 270 and Gladiator at 285, the torque rating they both have, vary, a great deal. While the Gladiator can produce 260 lb. ft. torque, the Ranger can impressively produce up to 310 lb. ft. torque.
Another advantage the Ranger has over the Gladiator is its engine efficiency. Even though its tow rating and power output compete impressively well with its competitor, the Ranger excels greatly in terms of fuel efficiency. Because the engine found in the Ranger has Auto Start/Stop technology, it’s able to retain a competitive power output while still achieving up to 21 mpg City / 26 mpg Highway. Whereas the Gladiator averages 16 mpg City / 23 mpg Highway.
Safety
Both Ford and Jeep understand what it means to truly be an off-road weekend warrior due to the effort both manufacturers have put into their safety features. From advanced traction control and roll stability control systems to blind spot information systems, all the way up to adaptive cruise control and automatic high beams, both these trucks offer incredible safety features to help elevate your confidence in any driving condition.
With all that said, the Ranger includes more of its safety features in its base models whereas the Gladiator requires more upgrades to include the same ones. The safety features that do not come standard on the Ranger’s base trims, are still offered as upgrades on those trims without having to change trim level. On the other hand, there are many of these features that require trim upgrades to become available to add for the Gladiator safety features.
The Ranger goes above and beyond its competitor by coming equipped with advanced safety features that the Gladiator doesn’t offer such as Rain-Sensing Wipers, Curve Control to help slow your vehicle if its approaching a turn too quickly, SOS Post-Crash Alert System to send for help after a crash, and available Trail Control™ (contains Hill Descent Control™) which is like an off-road cruise control so you can focus on steering instead of throttle control.
Comfort & Convenience
Once again, both the Ranger and Gladiator have so many things going for them in this area. They are both equipped with, and offer many incredible interior comfort and convenience features that will truly elevate every adventure you take. Many different available power points for charging all your devices, Wi-Fi to help retain connectivity for all those devices, touchscreen displays, and Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Controls. However, if you are truly looking to experience top-notch sound immersion, the Ranger’s available 10 speaker, 675 watt amplified powered B&O Sound System with precise speaker placement, tuning and calibration with speed adaptive volume control, can’t be beat. The Gladiator’s available Alpine Premium Audio System with 8 speakers and 1 subwoofer, can’t compete with the astounding audio experience created by the Ranger.
Conclusion
Although these competitors share many high-end qualities, it is hard to deny the extra mile the Ranger goes to ensure every feature is accessible. This rings true not only with the number of standard features even on the base trim option, but also with vehicle purchase price. The Ranger’s starting prices for their trims range from $24,410 up to $32,500, whereas the Gladiator’s trims start just over $1,000 more than the most expensive trim in the Ranger lineup. The Ranger wins this competition hand over foot as the best and most affordable option of these trucks. Whether on the city highway, or off the beaten path, the Ranger has your back!