The Comparative Analysis :
Jeep Wrangler 2.8 CRD DPF (07 - 08) vs. Jeep Wrangler 3.8 Automatic (11 - 11)
€ 27,700

€ 28,800

€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Wrangler 2.8 CRD DPF and the Wrangler 3.8 are absolutely identical. Both are 166.3 inches long, 73.7 inches wide and 70.9 inches tall.
Wrangler 2.8 CRD DPF
Wrangler 3.8
70.9
73.7
73.7
70.9
73.7
73.7
73.7 in
Width
73.7 in
73.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
73.7 in
70.9 in
Height
70.9 in
95.4
166.3
95.4
166.3
166.3 in
Length
166.3 in
95.4 in
Wheelbase
95.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Wrangler 2.8 CRD DPF
Wrangler 3.8
4145 lb
Curb Weight
3862 lb
5514 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5000 lb

Weight Difference:
282 lb
6.8 %

General
Wrangler 2.8 CRD DPF
Wrangler 3.8
JK
Generation
JK
Off-Road Vehicle
Car Body Style
Off-Road Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Wrangler 2.8 CRD DPF
Wrangler 3.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3.8 L / 186 cu in
175 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
196 hp
at 5000 rpm
Wrangler 2.8 CRD DPF
175 hp
196 hp
Wrangler 3.8
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Wrangler 2.8 CRD DPF
302 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
Wrangler 3.8
Performance
Wrangler 2.8 CRD DPF
Wrangler 3.8
112 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
No data
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
0 ft
0.000 sec

Wrangler 2.8 CRD DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Wrangler 3.8
▶ REPLAY
23.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.7 lb/hp
Wrangler 2.8 CRD DPF
23.69 lb/hp
19.7 lb/hp
Wrangler 3.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Wrangler 2.8 CRD DPF
Wrangler 3.8
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Wrangler 2.8 CRD DPF
28 mpg
20 mpg
Wrangler 3.8
22 mpg
city
14 mpg
33 mpg
highway
26 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
488 mi
Range
365 mi
Wrangler 2.8 CRD DPF
488 mi
365 mi
Wrangler 3.8
Environmental Impact
172.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
225.5 kWh
Wrangler 2.8 CRD DPF
172.8 kWh
225.5 kWh
Wrangler 3.8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
444 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Wrangler 2.8 CRD DPF
Wrangler 3.8
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1369 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft