Jeep Gladiator MPG by year — every rating on record
The Jeep Gladiator has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 2021 to 2027. Across those years its best rated version returned 19 mpg (2021) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (2024). The EPA record holds 11 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #12 of 22 (48th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| 2022 | 2 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #18 of 28 (37th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| 2023 | 2 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #22 of 34 (36th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| 2024 | 2 | 19 mpg | 18 mpg | #28 of 38 (27th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| 2025 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #30 of 43 (31th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #29 of 55 (48th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| 2027 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #4 of 6 (40th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Jeep Gladiator placed highest in 2027 at #4 of 6, and lowest in 2025 at #30 of 43. It spent 0 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 11 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl | 17 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 466 | 4/10 |
| 2026 | 3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl, start-stop | 17 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 469 | 4/10 |
| 2025 | 3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl, start-stop | 17 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 466 | 4/10 |
| 2024 | 3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl, start-stop | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 500 | 4/10 |
| 2024 | 3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl, start-stop | 17 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 466 | 4/10 |
| 2023 | 3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl, start-stop | 17 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 466 | 4/10 |
| 2023 | 3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl, start-stop | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 476 | 4/10 |
| 2022 | 3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl, start-stop | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 476 | 4/10 |
| 2022 | 3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl, start-stop | 17 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 466 | 4/10 |
| 2021 | 3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl, start-stop | 17 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 466 | 3/10 |
| 2021 | 3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl, start-stop | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 476 | 3/10 |
What Gladiator fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2027 Jeep Gladiator burns 605 to 605 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,816 | $1,816 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,118 | $2,118 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,421 | $2,421 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2027 model year is $3,300 to $3,300 a year in fuel, or $5,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Across the 90 nameplates EPA classifies as Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD, the median best combined rating is 19 mpg. At 19 mpg the Jeep Gladiator is exactly at the median.
- All Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Jeep nameplates
Every Jeep model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.