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Jeep Wrangler

1996 – 2006 United States

Jeep built the Wrangler for 10 years, from 1996 to 2006. Its petrol engines range from 118 to 177 hp across 4 variants. All-wheel drive is standard on every version. Compared with the previous generation (1986 – 1996), peak power fell from 184 to 177 hp, and minimum weight went up by 65 kg.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
2.5L 5MT AWD (118 HP)
2.5 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Gasoline 118 hp 14.1 s 142 5-speed manual
2.4L 5MT AWD (143 HP)
2.4 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Gasoline 143 hp 12.0 s 163 5-speed manual
4.0L 3AT AWD (177 HP)
4.0 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Gasoline 177 hp 12.7 s 171 3-speed automatic
4.0L 5MT AWD (177 HP)
4.0 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Gasoline 177 hp 13.0 s 174 5-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2464 cm3 (150 ci)
Power
86.8 KW @ 5200 RPM118 HP @ 5200 RPM116 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque
137 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM186 Nm @ 3600 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
88 mph (142 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
14.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
215/75 R15

Dimensions

Length
154.1 in (3914 mm)
Width
68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height
69.5 in (1765 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.1/58.1 in (1,476/1,476 mm)
Wheelbase
93.5 in (2375 mm)
Ground Clearance
9.5 in (241 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.9 cuFT (309 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.55

Weight

Unladen Weight
3097 lbs (1405 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4244 lbs (1925 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
15.3 mpg US (15.4 L/100Km)
Highway
25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km)
Combined
20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
273 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2429 cm3 (148 ci)
Power
105 KW @ 5200 RPM143 HP @ 5200 RPM141 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque
159 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM216 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
101 mph (163 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
12 s

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
215/75 R15

Dimensions

Length
154.1 in (3914 mm)
Width
68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height
69.5 in (1765 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.1/58.1 in (1,476/1,476 mm)
Wheelbase
93.5 in (2375 mm)
Ground Clearance
9.5 in (241 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.9 cuFT (309 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.55

Weight

Unladen Weight
3274 lbs (1485 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4233 lbs (1920 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
16.8 mpg US (14 L/100Km)
Highway
28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
Combined
22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
3960 cm3 (242 ci)
Power
130 KW @ 4600 RPM177 HP @ 4600 RPM174 BHP @ 4600 RPM
Torque
225 lb-ft @ 2700 RPM305 Nm @ 2700 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
106 mph (171 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
12.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
3-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
215/75 R15

Dimensions

Length
154.1 in (3914 mm)
Width
68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height
69.5 in (1765 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.1/58.1 in (1,476/1,476 mm)
Wheelbase
93.5 in (2375 mm)
Ground Clearance
9.5 in (241 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.9 cuFT (309 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.55

Weight

Unladen Weight
3241 lbs (1470 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4354 lbs (1975 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
11.6 mpg US (20.3 L/100Km)
Highway
20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km)
Combined
16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
3960 cm3 (242 ci)
Power
130 KW @ 4600 RPM177 HP @ 4600 RPM174 BHP @ 4600 RPM
Torque
225 lb-ft @ 2700 RPM305 Nm @ 2700 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
108 mph (174 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
13 s

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
215/75 R15

Dimensions

Length
154.1 in (3914 mm)
Width
68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height
69.5 in (1765 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.1/58.1 in (1,476/1,476 mm)
Wheelbase
93.5 in (2375 mm)
Ground Clearance
9.5 in (241 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.9 cuFT (309 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.55

Weight

Unladen Weight
3241 lbs (1470 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4354 lbs (1975 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
12 mpg US (19.6 L/100Km)
Highway
24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
Combined
18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/km
Length3,914 mm
Width1,740 mm
Height1,765 mm
Wheelbase2,375 mm
Curb weight1,405 – 1,485 kg
Torque186 – 305 Nm

Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.