2025 Jeep Gladiator vs 2025 Ford Raptor

The Jeep Gladiator and Ford Raptor both appeal to those looking for a do-it-all, rugged, and modern pickup truck.

Both these trucks offer everyday versatility, performance, cargo loading and towing capabilities, respectable off-road readiness, and are still able to take the family on weekend adventures without sacrificing comfort.

Stay with us as we compare these two mid-size pickup truck contenders and what buyers need to know to make the best purchase decision.

2025 Jeep Gladiator

The Jeep continues very much the same for 2025 from its refresh in 2024, aside from the manual transmission being dropped from the specs sheet, along with minor feature upgrades.

Buyers have their work cut out for them to make a choice from a comprehensive lineup that includes: Sport, Nighthawk, Sport S, Willys, Mojave, Rubicon, Rubicon X, and Mojave X trim levels.

2025 Ford Raptor

There have been a few changes made to Ford's stand-alone Raptor model for 2025 after its 2024 introduction as the Raptor version of Ford's Ranger lineup.

The 2025 Ford Ranger Raptor continues as is as the smaller version of the Ford F-150 Raptor.

Two new exterior colors, Marsh Gray and Desert Sand, are available for the 2025 model year.

Exterior Differences

The latest Jeep Gladiator features a body design with four removable doors and a removable roof, built on a chassis using a galvanized steel/aluminum construction with a wheelbase of 137.3 inches. The Gladiator is 218 inches long, 73.8 inches wide, and 76.1 inches high.

Serious off-road travel is possible with the Mojave and Rubicon trims, both of which offer up to 11.6 inches of ground clearance, thanks to their off-road-enhanced 33-inch all-terrain tires.

Typical of the brand, the Gladiator features rugged styling with items such as halogen headlights and foglights on the lower trims. Digging deeper into your wallet gets you LED headlights, LED fog lights, and LED daytime driving lights on upper trims.

All trims feature three protective skid plates. Alloy wheels are standard, aside from the Sport trim that rides on 17-inch steelies.

When ordering your Gladiator, shoppers can pick from a palette of 10 exterior colors.

The blue oval's Ranger comes in one body style, a crew cab fitted with a five-foot cargo bed.

Key dimensions of the Raptor are:

• Wheelbase: 128.7 inches
• Overall Length: 210.6 inches
• Width with mirrors: 75.5 inches
• Height: 75.9 inches
• Ground Clearance: 10.7 inches

Based on the regular Ranger, the Raptor adds rugged off-road features.

Extra-large wheel arch flares, plus an increased ride height and increased ground clearance thanks to 33-inch BFGoodrich KO3 all-terrain tires, all add the requisite off-road-ready adventure looks.

Further highlights on the Raptor's exterior include LED projector headlamps, LED Fog lamps, front and engine bash plates, and the unique Raptor front grille with Ford Lettering finished in black.

Steel frame mounted bumpers in front and on the rear, both feature dual tow hooks and dual rear exhausts, announce the Raptors' performance credentials.

Ten exterior colors are on offer for 2025.

Interior Comparisons

The Jeep seats five passengers in a cabin that offers 103 cubic feet of space. The removable body and roof panels allow for a more airy space for those with claustrophobic tendencies or simply to enjoy the great outdoors.

The Gladiator offers standard cloth seats and manual aircon, manual locks, and windows in its practical interior..

Just some of the standard convenience items are a push-button start, illuminated cup holders, manually tilting/telescoping steering, plus a durable urethane steering wheel featuring audio controls.

Opting for the pricier trim levels adds items like remote keyless entry, power windows and door locks, climate control, a premium-wrapped heated steering wheel, and heated front seats.

Passengers need not abandon their looks out on the trails thanks to sun visors equipped with illuminated vanity mirrors.

Staying in touch and listening to your favorite tunes is courtesy of the standard infotainment system, featuring a 12.3-inch touchscreen with Uconnect 5.

The eight-speaker audio system is standard plus Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, and multiple USB ports.

Ford's modern interior offers seating for five in a space measuring 98.3 cubic feet.

The driver gets a 12.4-inch digital gauge cluster, and comfort and convenience items include dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control, a leather-wrapped and heated steering wheel with manual tilt and telescoping adjustment.

Passengers are seated in bucket seats up front that are leather-trimmed in the Raptors' all-black-with-red-accents theme. The driver's seat offers 10-way power adjustment while the passenger gets eight-way power adjustment. Both front seats are heated, with the driver's seat getting a memory function.

Further equipment in the cabin includes a remote start, aluminum paddle shifters, and handy storage spaces like the dual glove boxes.

The 12.0-inch vertical touch screen infotainment system features Ford's latest Sync infotainment software and is accompanied by a sound system from Bang & Olufsen, which includes 10 Speakers, including a Subwoofer.

An HD radio, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a subscription-based Wi-Fi hotspot, and various charging ports are standard, while built-in navigation is optional.

Cargo Space

The Jeep has 35.5 cubic feet of cargo volume available in a load bed measuring 60.3 inches that can carry up to 1,725 pounds of payload.

The Ford's five-foot cargo bed will accommodate up to 43.5 cubic feet of cargo and a payload of up to 1,411 pounds.

Powertrain Comparison

The 2025 Gladiator is powered by the brand's familiar Pentastar 3.6L V6 Engine, producing  285 horsepower and torque of 260 pound-feet.

An eight-speed 850RE Automatic transmission with a Command-Trac® Part-Time 4WD system is standard.

The Ranger Raptor makes use of a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 with 405 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque coupled with a 10-speed automatic transmission.

The Raptor is fitted with standard four-wheel drive featuring locking front and rear differentials to provide the Raptor with appreciable off-road capabilities.

Towing Capabilities

The Gladiator, when equipped with Jeep's Max Tow Package, offers a class-leading 7,700-pound towing capacity.

The Ford will tow up to a maximum of 5,510 pounds.

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