The Comparative Analysis :

Jeep Wrangler 3.8 (07 - 11) vs. Jeep Wrangler 2.8 CRD (11 - 16)

€ 26,600
Jeep Wrangler 3.8 (07 - 11) Wrangler 3.8
€ 34,000
Jeep Wrangler 2.8 CRD (11 - 16) Wrangler 2.8 CRD
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Wrangler 3.8 and the Wrangler 2.8 CRD are absolutely identical. Both are 166.3 inches long, 73.7 inches wide and 70.9 inches tall.
Wrangler 3.8
Wrangler 2.8 CRD
70.9
Blueprint Jeep Wrangler 3.8 (07 - 11)
73.7
73.7
70.9
Blueprint Jeep Wrangler 2.8 CRD (11 - 16)
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
Blueprint Jeep Wrangler 3.8 (07 - 11)
95.4
166.3
Blueprint Jeep Wrangler 2.8 CRD (11 - 16)
95.4
166.3
166.3 in
Length
166.3 in
95.4 in
Wheelbase
95.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Wrangler 3.8
Wrangler 2.8 CRD
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
5000 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5525 lb
Jeep Wrangler 3.8 (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.92 %
Jeep Wrangler 2.8 CRD (11 - 16)

General

Wrangler 3.8
Wrangler 2.8 CRD
JK
Generation
JK
Off-Road Vehicle
Car Body Style
Off-Road Vehicle
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Wrangler 3.8
Wrangler 2.8 CRD
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.8 L / 186 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
196 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 3600 rpm
Wrangler 3.8
196 hp
197 hp
Wrangler 2.8 CRD
232 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Wrangler 3.8
232 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
Wrangler 2.8 CRD

Performance

Wrangler 3.8
Wrangler 2.8 CRD
109 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Wrangler 3.8

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Wrangler 2.8 CRD

 REPLAY
20.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.77 lb/hp
Wrangler 3.8
20.58 lb/hp
21.77 lb/hp
Wrangler 2.8 CRD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Wrangler 3.8
Wrangler 2.8 CRD
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Wrangler 3.8
22 mpg
33 mpg
Wrangler 2.8 CRD
16 mpg
city
28 mpg
29 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
406 mi
Range
587 mi
Wrangler 3.8
406 mi
587 mi
Wrangler 2.8 CRD
Environmental Impact
202.8 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).
146.1 kWh
Wrangler 3.8
202.8 kWh
146.1 kWh
Wrangler 2.8 CRD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Wrangler 3.8
Wrangler 2.8 CRD
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft