The Comparative Analysis :
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 2.8 CRD (08 - 11) vs. Jeep Wrangler 3.8 Automatic (11 - 11)
€ 31,500
€ 28,800
€ 31,500
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 these vehicles differ significantly. Both cars are the same height, but the Wrangler Unlimited 2.8 CRD is 20.8 inches longer and 0.2 inches wider.
Wrangler Unlimited 2.8 CRD
Wrangler 3.8
70.9
73.9
73.9
70.9
73.7
73.7
73.9 in
Width
73.7 in
73.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
73.7 in
70.9 in
Height
70.9 in
116
187
95.4
166.3
187 in
Length
166.3 in
116 in
Wheelbase
95.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Wrangler Unlimited 2.8 CRD
Wrangler 3.8
4542 lb
Curb Weight
3862 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5000 lb
Weight Difference:
679 lb
14.95 %
General
Wrangler Unlimited 2.8 CRD
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 Unlimited 2.8 CRD
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 Unlimited 2.8 CRD
175 hp
196 hp
Wrangler 3.8
339 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Wrangler Unlimited 2.8 CRD
339 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
Wrangler 3.8
Performance
Wrangler Unlimited 2.8 CRD
Wrangler 3.8
107 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Wrangler Unlimited 2.8 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Wrangler 3.8
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25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.7 lb/hp
Wrangler Unlimited 2.8 CRD
25.95 lb/hp
19.7 lb/hp
Wrangler 3.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Wrangler Unlimited 2.8 CRD
Wrangler 3.8
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Wrangler Unlimited 2.8 CRD
28 mpg
20 mpg
Wrangler 3.8
23 mpg
city
14 mpg
33 mpg
highway
26 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
636 mi
Range
365 mi
Wrangler Unlimited 2.8 CRD
636 mi
365 mi
Wrangler 3.8
Environmental Impact
170.8 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 Unlimited 2.8 CRD
170.8 kWh
225.5 kWh
Wrangler 3.8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
365 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
444 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Wrangler Unlimited 2.8 CRD
Wrangler 3.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
37.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
65.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
