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2026 model year · Midsize pickups

Ford Maverick vs Jeep Gladiator

The Maverick tows 4,000 lb, the Gladiator 7,700 lb. Ground clearance reaches 9.1 in on the Maverick and 11.6 in on the Gladiator. Ford Maverick and Jeep Gladiator side by side, 2026 model year, from the makers’ own documents.

This page compares the 2026 Ford Maverick (Maverick C2, 2022–present) and 2026 Jeep Gladiator (Gladiator JT, 2020–present): the newest model year in which both have maker figures, in US-market units.

Max towing: 4,000 lb vs 7,700 lb
Max payload: 1,500 lb vs 1,720 lb
Ground clearance: 9.1 in vs 11.6 in
Curb weight: 3,890 lb vs 5,069 lb

01 / Verdict

Maverick or Gladiator: who leads on what

Each line is the maker’s top figure for each model across its configurations. A lead is on that best configuration, so it depends on cab, bed, engine, axle and options; the closest matching trucks are compared below. Only a maker’s own figure decides a lead.

Towing and GCWR: The Maverick tows 4,000 lb, the Gladiator 7,700 lb. The Gladiator leads by 3,700 lb on its best configuration.
Payload and GVWR: The Maverick carries 1,500 lb of payload, the Gladiator 1,720 lb. The Gladiator leads by 220 lb on its best configuration.
Ground clearance and angles: The Maverick has 9.1 in of ground clearance, the Gladiator 11.6 in. The Gladiator leads by 2.5 in on its best configuration. At the best configuration: approach angle Maverick 30.8°, Gladiator 44.7°; breakover angle Maverick 20.1°, Gladiator 20.9°; departure angle Maverick 22.4°, Gladiator 26.0°.
Dimensions: Length: Maverick 199.8–200.9 in, Gladiator 218.0 in; width: Maverick 72.6 in, Gladiator 73.8 in; height: Maverick 67.7–69.4 in, Gladiator 73.1–76.1 in; wheelbase: Maverick 121.1 in, Gladiator 137.3 in.
Curb weight: Curb weight: Maverick 3,517–3,890 lb, Gladiator 4,695–5,069 lb.
Tires: Factory tire sizes. Maverick: 225/65R17, 225/55R19, 235/65R17. Gladiator: 245/75R17, 255/70R18, LT255/75R17C, LT315/70R17C and 2 more.
Fuel tank: Fuel tank: Maverick 13.8–16.5 gal, Gladiator 22.0 gal.

02 / Side by side

Every figure, group by group

Each cell is the range across the maker’s 2026 configurations of that model, with the small number of the document it comes from. A figure that is an estimate, an owners’ report or a third-party figure wears its mark and never decides a lead; a group where one model has no maker figure says so.

Towing and GCWR

MakerUS units

Ford Maverick and Jeep Gladiator: towing and gcwr
Figure	Ford Maverick2026	Jeep Gladiator2026	Leads
Max towing	2,000–4,000 lb^{source 1}	6,000–7,700 lb^{source 2}4 of 5 configs	Gladiator +3,700 lb
GCWR	5,945–8,315 lb^{source 3}12 of 13 configs	11,150–12,850 lb^{source 2}4 of 5 configs	Gladiator +4,535 lb

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Payload and GVWR

MakerUS units

Ford Maverick and Jeep Gladiator: payload and gvwr
Figure	Ford Maverick2026	Jeep Gladiator2026	Leads
Max payload	1,045–1,500 lb^{source 1}	1,025–1,720 lb^{source 2}4 of 5 configs	Gladiator +220 lb
GVWR	4,970–5,330 lb^{source 1}	Not published

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Ground clearance and angles

MakerUS units

Ford Maverick and Jeep Gladiator: ground clearance and angles
Figure	Ford Maverick2026	Jeep Gladiator2026	Leads
Ground clearance	7.4–9.1 in^{source 1}	10.0–11.6 in^{source 2}4 of 5 configs	Gladiator +2.5 in
Approach angle	19.0–30.8°^{source 1}	40.8–44.7°^{source 2}4 of 5 configs	Gladiator +13.9°
Breakover angle	15.9–20.1°^{source 1}	18.4–20.9°^{source 2}4 of 5 configs	Gladiator +0.8°
Departure angle	19.3–22.4°^{source 1}	25.0–26.0°^{source 2}4 of 5 configs	Gladiator +3.6°

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Dimensions

MakerUS units

Ford Maverick and Jeep Gladiator: dimensions
Figure	Ford Maverick2026	Jeep Gladiator2026	Leads
Length	199.8–200.9 in^{source 1}	218.0 in^{source 2}	Gladiator +17.1 in at the top
Width	72.6 in^{source 1}	73.8 in^{source 2}	Gladiator +1.2 in at the top
Height	67.7–69.4 in^{source 1}	73.1–76.1 in^{source 2}	Gladiator +6.7 in at the top
Wheelbase	121.1 in^{source 1}	137.3 in^{source 2}	Gladiator +16.2 in at the top
Bed length	54.4 in^{source 1}	60.3 in^{source 2}	Gladiator +5.9 in at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Curb weight

MakerUS units

Ford Maverick and Jeep Gladiator: curb weight
Figure	Ford Maverick2026	Jeep Gladiator2026	Leads
Curb weight	3,517–3,890 lb^{source 1}	4,695–5,069 lb^{source 2}	Gladiator +1,179 lb at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Tires

MakerUS units

Ford Maverick and Jeep Gladiator: tires
Figure	Ford Maverick2026	Jeep Gladiator2026	Leads
Factory tire sizes	225/65R17, 225/55R19, 235/65R17^{source 1}	245/75R17, 255/70R18, LT255/75R17C, LT315/70R17C, LT255/75R17^{source 2}^{source 4}and 1 more

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Fuel tank

MakerUS units

Ford Maverick and Jeep Gladiator: fuel tank
Figure	Ford Maverick2026	Jeep Gladiator2026	Leads
Fuel tank	13.8–16.5 gal^{source 1}	22.0 gal^{source 2}	Gladiator +5.5 gal at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

SourcesMakerThe small number by a figure says which document it is from.

Documents last checked Oct 12, 2026. How we read them and what the marks mean: how we source the numbers. A figure doesn’t match its document? Report a wrong number.

03 / Like for like

The closest matching configurations

Ranges mix every cab, bed and engine. Here is one configuration of each, matched on the options that change the figures most, named as the maker names it.

Ford Maverick: 2026 XL SuperCrew AWD hybrid
Jeep Gladiator: 2026 Sport

Ford Maverick and Jeep Gladiator, closest matching configurations
Figure	Maverick	Gladiator	Leads
Max towing	2,000 lb^{source 1}	6,000–7,700 lb^{source 2}with Sport Max Trailer Tow Group	Gladiator +5,700 lb
GCWR	6,315 lb^{source 3}	12,850 lb^{source 2}with Sport Max Trailer Tow Group	Gladiator +6,535 lb
Max payload	1,400 lb^{source 1}	1,025 lb^{source 2}	Maverick +375 lb
GVWR	5,330 lb^{source 1}	Not published
Ground clearance	8.1 in^{source 1}	10.0 in^{source 2}	Gladiator +1.9 in
Approach angle	20.4°^{source 1}	40.8°^{source 2}	Gladiator +20.4°
Breakover angle	15.9°^{source 1}	18.4°^{source 2}	Gladiator +2.5°
Departure angle	21.0°^{source 1}	25.0°^{source 2}	Gladiator +4.0°
Curb weight	3,838 lb^{source 1}	4,695 lb^{source 2}	Gladiator +857 lb
Length	199.8 in^{source 1}	218.0 in^{source 2}	Gladiator +18.2 in
Wheelbase	121.1 in^{source 1}	137.3 in^{source 2}	Gladiator +16.2 in
Factory tire sizes	225/65R17^{source 1}	245/75R17^{source 2}
Fuel tank	13.8 gal^{source 1}	22.0 gal^{source 2}	Gladiator +8.2 gal

Each is its model’s lowest trim in a crew cab with four-wheel drive and the shortest bed, with the first engine and gearbox the maker lists for it.
Our data does not split the Gladiator by cab or drive, so it is not named above; the Gladiator is matched on its other options.
A figure marked “with” needs that factory package; one without is the configuration as it comes.

04 / Top figures

Which configuration earns each top figure

The leads above are between each model’s best configuration. Here is which configuration that is, and the factory package it needs.

Ford Maverick

Max towing 4,000 lb: XL SuperCrew AWD hybrid with 4K Tow Package (53Q)
GCWR 8,315 lb: XL SuperCrew AWD hybrid with 4K Tow Package (53Q)
Max payload 1,500 lb: XL SuperCrew FWD hybrid
Ground clearance 9.1 in: Tremor SuperCrew AWD 2.0L
Approach angle 30.8°: Tremor SuperCrew AWD 2.0L
Breakover angle 20.1°: Tremor SuperCrew AWD 2.0L
Departure angle 22.4°: XL SuperCrew FWD 2.0L

Jeep Gladiator

Max towing 7,700 lb: Sport with Sport Max Trailer Tow Group
GCWR 12,850 lb: Sport with Sport Max Trailer Tow Group
Max payload 1,720 lb: Sport with Sport Max Trailer Tow Group
Ground clearance 11.6 in: Mojave
Approach angle 44.7°: Mojave
Breakover angle 20.9°: Mojave
Departure angle 26.0°: Rubicon

05 / Keep going

Both models, and other matchups

Ford Maverick C2 (2022–present): every configuration and spec

Jeep Gladiator JT (2020–present): every configuration and spec

All vehicle comparisons · Rankings · How we source the numbers

06 / FAQ

Questions people ask

Which tows more, the Maverick or the Gladiator?

The Maverick tows 4,000 lb, the Gladiator 7,700 lb. The Gladiator leads by 3,700 lb on its best configuration. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2026 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

Which has more payload, the Maverick or the Gladiator?

The Maverick carries 1,500 lb of payload, the Gladiator 1,720 lb. The Gladiator leads by 220 lb on its best configuration. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2026 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

Which has more ground clearance, the Maverick or the Gladiator?

The Maverick has 9.1 in of ground clearance, the Gladiator 11.6 in. The Gladiator leads by 2.5 in on its best configuration. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2026 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

How do the Maverick and the Gladiator compare in size?

Length: Maverick 199.8–200.9 in, Gladiator 218.0 in; wheelbase: Maverick 121.1 in, Gladiator 137.3 in. The range runs across cab, bed and wheelbase choices.

Which model years does this Maverick vs Gladiator comparison use?

This page compares the 2026 Ford Maverick (Maverick C2, 2022–present) and 2026 Jeep Gladiator (Gladiator JT, 2020–present): the newest model year in which both have maker figures, in US-market units.