The Comparative Analysis :
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 2.8 CRD (08 - 11) vs. Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 3.8 (07 - 08)
€ 31,500

€ 29,000

€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Wrangler Unlimited 2.8 CRD and the Wrangler Unlimited 3.8 are absolutely identical. Both are 187 inches long, 73.9 inches wide and 70.9 inches tall.
Wrangler Unlimited 2.8 CRD
Wrangler Unlimited 3.8
70.9
73.9
73.9
70.9
73.9
73.9
73.9 in
Width
73.9 in
73.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
73.9 in
70.9 in
Height
70.9 in
116
187
116
187
187 in
Length
187 in
116 in
Wheelbase
116 in
Vehicle Weight
Wrangler Unlimited 2.8 CRD
Wrangler Unlimited 3.8
4542 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.35 %

General
Wrangler Unlimited 2.8 CRD
Wrangler Unlimited 3.8
JK
Generation
JK
Off-Road Vehicle
Car Body Style
Off-Road Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Wrangler Unlimited 2.8 CRD
Wrangler Unlimited 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 Unlimited 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 Unlimited 3.8
Performance
Wrangler Unlimited 2.8 CRD
Wrangler Unlimited 3.8
107 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
No data
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Wrangler Unlimited 2.8 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
0 ft
0.000 sec

Wrangler Unlimited 3.8
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25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.93 lb/hp
Wrangler Unlimited 2.8 CRD
25.95 lb/hp
21.93 lb/hp
Wrangler Unlimited 3.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Wrangler Unlimited 2.8 CRD
Wrangler Unlimited 3.8
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Wrangler Unlimited 2.8 CRD
28 mpg
20 mpg
Wrangler Unlimited 3.8
23 mpg
city
15 mpg
33 mpg
highway
26 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
636 mi
Range
368 mi
Wrangler Unlimited 2.8 CRD
636 mi
368 mi
Wrangler Unlimited 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).
223.5 kWh
Wrangler Unlimited 2.8 CRD
170.8 kWh
223.5 kWh
Wrangler Unlimited 3.8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4
365 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
451 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Wrangler Unlimited 2.8 CRD
Wrangler Unlimited 3.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
37.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
37.1 cu ft
























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