The Comparative Analysis :
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 3.6 V6 Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Jeep Wrangler 3.8 (07 - 11)
€ 46,900
€ 26,600
€ 46,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 3.6 V6 is 20.8 inches longer and 0.2 inches wider.
Wrangler Unlimited 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
Wrangler 3.8
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5000 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
8.28 %
General
Wrangler Unlimited 3.6 V6
Wrangler 3.8
JK
Generation
JK
Off-Road Vehicle
Car Body Style
Off-Road Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Wrangler Unlimited 3.6 V6
Wrangler 3.8
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3.8 L / 186 cu in
280 hp
at 6350 rpm
Power
196 hp
at 5000 rpm
Wrangler Unlimited 3.6 V6
280 hp
196 hp
Wrangler 3.8
256 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Wrangler Unlimited 3.6 V6
256 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
Wrangler 3.8
Performance
Wrangler Unlimited 3.6 V6
Wrangler 3.8
112 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Wrangler Unlimited 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Wrangler 3.8
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15.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.58 lb/hp
Wrangler Unlimited 3.6 V6
15.71 lb/hp
20.58 lb/hp
Wrangler 3.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Wrangler Unlimited 3.6 V6
Wrangler 3.8
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Wrangler Unlimited 3.6 V6
21 mpg
22 mpg
Wrangler 3.8
15 mpg
city
16 mpg
26 mpg
highway
29 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
464 mi
Range
406 mi
Wrangler Unlimited 3.6 V6
464 mi
406 mi
Wrangler 3.8
Environmental Impact
216 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).
202.8 kWh
Wrangler Unlimited 3.6 V6
216 kWh
202.8 kWh
Wrangler 3.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Wrangler Unlimited 3.6 V6
Wrangler 3.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
37.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
65.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
