The Comparative Analysis :
Jeep Wrangler 3.8 (07 - 11) vs. Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 3.6 V6 Automatic (11 - 16)
€ 26,600
€ 40,300
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. Both cars are the same height, but the Wrangler 3.8 is 20.8 inches shorter and 0.2 inches narrower.
Wrangler 3.8
Wrangler Unlimited 3.6 V6
70.9
73.7
73.7
70.9
73.9
73.9
73.7 in
Width
73.9 in
73.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
73.9 in
70.9 in
Height
70.9 in
95.4
166.3
116
187
166.3 in
Length
187 in
95.4 in
Wheelbase
116 in
Vehicle Weight
Wrangler 3.8
Wrangler Unlimited 3.6 V6
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5000 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
8.28 %
General
Wrangler 3.8
Wrangler Unlimited 3.6 V6
JK
Generation
JK
Off-Road Vehicle
Car Body Style
Off-Road Vehicle
Regular Unleaded
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Wrangler 3.8
Wrangler Unlimited 3.6 V6
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.8 L / 186 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
196 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
280 hp
at 6350 rpm
Wrangler 3.8
196 hp
280 hp
Wrangler Unlimited 3.6 V6
232 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
256 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Wrangler 3.8
232 lb‑ft
256 lb‑ft
Wrangler Unlimited 3.6 V6
Performance
Wrangler 3.8
Wrangler Unlimited 3.6 V6
109 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Wrangler 3.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Wrangler Unlimited 3.6 V6
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20.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.71 lb/hp
Wrangler 3.8
20.58 lb/hp
15.71 lb/hp
Wrangler Unlimited 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Wrangler 3.8
Wrangler Unlimited 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Wrangler 3.8
22 mpg
21 mpg
Wrangler Unlimited 3.6 V6
16 mpg
city
15 mpg
29 mpg
highway
26 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
406 mi
Range
464 mi
Wrangler 3.8
406 mi
464 mi
Wrangler Unlimited 3.6 V6
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).
216 kWh
Wrangler 3.8
202.8 kWh
216 kWh
Wrangler Unlimited 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Wrangler 3.8
Wrangler Unlimited 3.6 V6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
37.1 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.7 cu ft
