The Comparative Analysis :
Jeep Wrangler 3.8 (07 - 11) vs. Jeep Wrangler 2.8 CRD Automatic (11 - 16)
€ 26,600

€ 40,900

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘ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
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 3.8
Wrangler 2.8 CRD
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4262 lb
5000 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5525 lb

Weight Difference:
227 lb
5.33 %

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
5-speed automatic 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
339 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Wrangler 3.8
232 lb‑ft
339 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
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Wrangler 3.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Wrangler 2.8 CRD
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20.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.63 lb/hp
Wrangler 3.8
20.58 lb/hp
21.63 lb/hp
Wrangler 2.8 CRD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Wrangler 3.8
Wrangler 2.8 CRD
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Wrangler 3.8
22 mpg
29 mpg
Wrangler 2.8 CRD
16 mpg
city
24 mpg
29 mpg
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
406 mi
Range
514 mi
Wrangler 3.8
406 mi
514 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).
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).
166.6 kWh
Wrangler 3.8
202.8 kWh
166.6 kWh
Wrangler 2.8 CRD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
365 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Wrangler 3.8
Wrangler 2.8 CRD
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1263 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












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