The Comparative Analysis :
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 3.8 Automatic (07 - 11) vs. Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 2.8 CRD (08 - 11)
€ 33,300

€ 31,500

€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Wrangler Unlimited 3.8 and the Wrangler Unlimited 2.8 CRD are absolutely identical. Both are 187 inches long, 73.9 inches wide and 70.9 inches tall.
Wrangler Unlimited 3.8
Wrangler Unlimited 2.8 CRD
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 3.8
Wrangler Unlimited 2.8 CRD
4365 lb
Curb Weight
4542 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.88 %

General
Wrangler Unlimited 3.8
Wrangler Unlimited 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

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Wrangler Unlimited 3.8
Wrangler Unlimited 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
175 hp
at 3800 rpm
Wrangler Unlimited 3.8
196 hp
175 hp
Wrangler Unlimited 2.8 CRD
232 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Wrangler Unlimited 3.8
232 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Wrangler Unlimited 2.8 CRD
Performance
Wrangler Unlimited 3.8
Wrangler Unlimited 2.8 CRD
109 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Wrangler Unlimited 3.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Wrangler Unlimited 2.8 CRD
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22.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
Wrangler Unlimited 3.8
22.27 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Wrangler Unlimited 2.8 CRD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Wrangler Unlimited 3.8
Wrangler Unlimited 2.8 CRD
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Wrangler Unlimited 3.8
19 mpg
28 mpg
Wrangler Unlimited 2.8 CRD
14 mpg
city
23 mpg
25 mpg
highway
33 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
429 mi
Range
636 mi
Wrangler Unlimited 3.8
429 mi
636 mi
Wrangler Unlimited 2.8 CRD
Environmental Impact
233 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).
170.8 kWh
Wrangler Unlimited 3.8
233 kWh
170.8 kWh
Wrangler Unlimited 2.8 CRD
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
365 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Wrangler Unlimited 3.8
Wrangler Unlimited 2.8 CRD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
37.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
37.1 cu ft
























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