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2018 Jeep Wrangler Vehicle Specifications

ENGINE: 3.6-LITER PENTASTAR V-6

  • Available: Standard on all models
  • Type: 60-degree, V-type, liquid-cooled
  • Displacement (cu. in. / cc): 220 cu. in. (3,604 cu. cm)
  • Bore x Stroke: 3.78 x 3.27 (96 x 83)
  • Valve System: Chain-driven DOHC, 24 valves and hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers
  • Fuel Injection: Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
  • Construction: Aluminum deep-skirt block, aluminum alloy heads
  • Compression Ratio: 11.3:1
  • Power (SAE net) (hp / kW @ rpm): 285 hp (209 kW) at 6,400 rpm
  • Torque (SAE net) (lb.-ft. / N•m): 260 lb.-ft. (353 N•m) at 4,800 rpm
  • Max. Engine Speed (rpm): 6,600 rpm (electronically limited)
  • Fuel Requirement: Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R + M)/2
  • Fuel Tank Capacity (gallons): 18.5 (2-door), 21.5 (4-door)
  • Oil Capacity: 5.0 quarts (4.7 liters)
  • Coolant Capacity: 10 quarts (10.1 liters)
  • Emission Controls: Dual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features
  • Max. Gross Trailer Weight: 2,000 lbs. (2-door), 3,500 lbs. (4-door)
  • EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy/combined): 18/23/20 (automatic); 17/23/19 (manual)
  • Assembly Plant: Saltillo South Engine Plant, Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico

ENGINE: 2.0-LITER TURBO I-4

  • Availability: Optional — all models
  • Type: I-4 16-valve with direct injection, turbo charging, with throttled, cooled EGR
  • Displacement (cu. in. / cc): 121 cu. in. (1995 cu. cm)
  • Bore x Stroke: 3.31 x 3.54 (84 x 90)
  • Valve System: Chain-driven DOHC, 16 valves
  • Fuel Injection: Direct Injection
  • Construction: Aluminum block, aluminum alloy heads
  • Compression Ratio: 10:01
  • Power (SAE net) (hp / kW @ rpm): 270 hp (200 kW) at 5,250 rpm
  • Torque (SAE net) (lb.-ft. / N•m): 295 lb.-ft. (400 N•m) at 3,000 rpm
  • Max. Engine Speed (rpm): 5,800 rpm (electronically limited)
  • Fuel Requirement: Minimum unleaded regular, 87 octane (R + M)/2, 91 octane or higher recommended for optimum fuel economy and performance
  • Fuel Tank Capacity (gallons): 18.5 (2-door), 21.5 (4-door)
  • Oil Capacity: 5 quarts (4.7 liters)
  • Coolant Capacity: 9.9 quarts (9.4 liters)
  • Emission Controls: GPEC4 engine-management system with close-coupled catalyst; and wide range O2 sensor
  • Max. Gross Trailer Weight: 2,000 lbs. (2-door), 3,500 lbs. (4-door)
  • EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy/combined): TBD — automatic (2-door); TBD — automatic (4-door)
  • Assembly Plant: Termoli, Italy and Trenton South Engine Plant, Trenton, Mich.

ENGINE: 3.0 LITER ECODIESEL V-6

  • 260 horsepower, 442 lb-ft of torque
  • More robust 8-speed automatic transmission only
  • Available on 4-door only

TRANSMISSION: 850RE AUTOMATIC, EIGHT-SPEED OVERDRIVE

  • Availability: Standard — 2.0-liter I-4; Optional — 3.6-liter V-6
  • Description: Adaptive electronic control or Electronic Range Select (ERS) driver-interactive manual control and electronically modulated torque converter clutch.

Gear Ratios:

  • 1st - 4.71
  • 2nd - 3.13
  • 3rd - 2.10
  • 4th - 1.67
  • 5th - 1.28
  • 6th - 1.00
  • 7th - 0.84
  • 8th - 0.67
  • Reverse - 3.53

TRANSMISSION: D478 MANUAL, SIX-SPEED WITH OVERDRIVE

  • Availability: Standard — 3.6-liter V-6
  • Description: Synchronized in all forward gears and Reverse, multi-rail shift system with top-mounted shift lever
  • 50% shorter throws

Gear Ratios:

  • 1st - 5.13
  • 2nd - 2.63
  • 3rd - 1.53
  • 4th - 1.00
  • 5th - 0.81
  • 6th - 0.72
  • Reverse - 4.49
  • Final Drive ratio - 3.45 standard, 3.73 optional (4.10 Rubicon)

TRANSFER CASE: NV241 COMMAND-TRAC

  • Available: Standard on Sport and Sahara
  • Type: Part-time
  • Operating Modes: 2WD High; 4WD High; Neutral; 4WD Low
  • Low Range Ratio: 2.72:1

TRANSFER CASE: NV241OR ROCK-TRAC

  • Available: Standard on Rubicon
  • Type: Part-time
  • Operating Modes: 2WD High; 4WD High; Neutral; 4WD Low
  • Low Range Ratio: 4.0:1

TRANSFER CASE: MP3022 SELEC-TRAC

  • Available: Optional – Sahara
  • Type: Full-time
  • Operating Modes: 2WD High; 4WD High; Neutral; 4WD Low
  • Low Range Ratio: 2.72:1

AXLES

  • Front: Dana 30, Dana 44 on Rubicon models
  • Differential Type: Open (Dana 30) or Tru-Lok electronic locking (Dana 44)
  • Axle Ratios: 3.45, 3.73, 4.10
  • Rear: Dana 35, Dana 44 on Rubicon models
  • Differential Type: Open (Sport and Sahara) with available Trac-Lok anti-spin, Tru-Lok electronic locking (Rubicon)
  • Axle Ratios: 3.45, 3.73, 4.10

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  • Alternator (standard): 160 amp
  • Battery: 600 CCA, maintenance free

SUSPENSION

  • Front: Solid axle, link coil, leading arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar
  • Stabilizer bar: Electronic sway-bar disconnect system — standard, Rubicon

  • Shock type:
  • Sport: Gas charged twin tube shock absorbers with full displacement Multi-Tuned Valve (MTV) technology
  • Sahara: High pressure gas charged monotube shock absorbers with MTV technology
  • Rubicon: High pressure gas charged monotube shock absorbers with MTV technology and hydraulic rebound stop

  • Rear: Solid axle, link coil, trailing arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar

  • Shock type:
  • Sport: Gas charged twin tube shock absorbers with full displacement MTV technology
  • Sahara: High pressure gas charged monotube shock absorbers with MTV technology
  • Rubicon: High pressure gas charged monotube shock absorbers with MTV technology and hydraulic rebound stop

STEERING

  • Type: Electro-hydraulic Power
  • Overall Ratio: 17.4:1 – 2-door, 15.6:1 – 4-door
  • Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) (ft./m): 34.5 2-door, 40.8 4-door
  • Steering Turns (lock-to-lock): 3.6 -2-door, 3.2 4-door
  • P/S pump: Electro-Hydraulic

BRAKES

  • Type: Power-assisted, anti-lock braking system
  • Availability: Standard
  • Front
  • Rotor size and type:
  • 12.9 x .94 (330 x 24) vented rotor – Sport
  • 12.9 x 1.1 (330 x 28) vented rotor – Sahara and Rubicon
  • Caliper size and type:
  • 1.88 (48) twin-piston floating caliper – Sport
  • 2 (51) twin-piston floating caliper – Sahara and Rubicon
  • Rear:
  • Rotor size and type:
  • 12.9 x .47 (328 x 12) solid rotor – Sport
  • 13.4 x .55 (342 x 14) solid rotor – Sahara and Rubicon
  • Caliper size and type:
  • 1.77 (45) single-piston floating caliper – Sport
  • 1.88 (48) single-piston floating caliper – Sahara and Rubicon

DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES

  • Wheelbase: 2-door 96.8 (2,460), 4-door 118.4 (3,008)
  • Overhang — Front: 29.2 (741.6)
  • Overhang — Rear: 40.8 (1,036.3)
  • Track — Front: 62.9 (1,598)
  • Track — Rear: 62.9 (1,598)
  • Overall Length (includes spare tire): 166.8 (4,237) – 2-door, 188.4 (4,785) – 4-door
  • Overall Width: 73.8 (1,875)
  • Overall Height: 73.6 (1,868.4)
  • Liftover Height: 29.7 (756.4)
  • Cargo Width at Swing-Gate Opening: 41.1 (1,052)
  • Cargo Height at Swing-Gate Opening: 36 (942.3)
  • Load Floor Height: 30 (762.1)

CLEARANCES

  • 245/75R17 (Standard on Sport)
  • Approach Angle (degrees): 41.4
  • Breakover Angle (degrees): 25 (2-door); 20.3 (4-door)
  • Departure Angle (degrees): 35.9 (2-door); 36.1 (4-door)
  • Ground Clearance (inches): 9.7
  • 255/70R18 (Standard on Sahara)
  • Approach Angle (degrees): 41.8
  • Breakover Angle (degrees): 21
  • Departure Angle (degrees): 36.1
  • Ground Clearance (inches): 10

  • LT28570R17 (Standard on Rubicon)
  • Approach Angle (degrees): 44 (2-door); 43.9 (4-door)
  • Breakover Angle (degrees): 27.8 (2-door); 22.6 (4-door)
  • Departure Angle (degrees): 37
  • Ground Clearance (inches): 10.8

CURB WEIGHT

  • 2.0-liter (2- and 4-door)
  • Wrangler Sport
  • Automatic Transmission (lbs./kg): 4,010 (1,819)
  • Manual Transmission (lbs./kg): N/A
  • Wrangler Sahara
  • Automatic Transmission (lbs./kg): 4,380 (1,987)
  • Manual Transmission (lbs./kg): N/A
  • Wrangler Rubicon
  • Automatic Transmission (lbs./kg): 4,175 (1,894)
  • Manual Transmission (lbs./kg): N/A

  • 3.6-liter (2- and 4-door)
  • Wrangler Sport
  • Automatic Transmission (lbs./kg): 3,955 (1,794) / 4,200 (1,905)
  • Manual Transmission (lbs./kg): 3,970 (1,801) / 4,215 (1,912)
  • Wrangler Sahara
  • Automatic Transmission (lbs./kg): 4,345 (1,971)
  • Manual Transmission (lbs./kg): N/A
  • Wrangler Rubicon
  • Automatic Transmission (lbs./kg): 4,145 (1,880) / 4,455 (2,021)
  • Manual Transmission (lbs./kg): N/A

ACCOMMODATIONS

  • Seating Capacity (front/rear): 2/2 – 2-door, 2/3 – 4-door
  • SAE Total Interior Passenger Volume, (cu. ft. / cu. m): 103.7 (2.94)

  • Front:
  • Headroom: 40.7 (1,036) hardtop / 42.6 (1,083) soft top
  • Legroom: 41.2 (1,038)
  • Shoulder Room: 55.7 (1,417)
  • Hip Room: 53.9 (1,370)
  • Seat Travel: 8.1 (206)
  • EPA Front Volume Index: 53.8 (1.52)

  • Rear:
  • Headroom: 40.2 (1,023) hardtop, 41.7 (1,059) soft top
  • Legroom: 35.7 (904.2) – 2-door, 38.3 (974) – 4-door
  • Knee Clearance: 61.6 (1,565.9)
  • Shoulder Room: 57.7 (1,458) – 2-door, 55.7 (1,417) – 4-door
  • Hip Room: 45 (1,143) – 2-door, 56.7 (1,440) – 4-door
  • EPA Rear Seat Volume Index (cu. ft. / cu. m): 49.9 (1.40)
  • Liftover Height: 29.7 (756.4)
  • Maximum Cargo Width at Liftgate Opening: 47.9 (1,218.7)
  • Minimum Cargo Width at Liftgate Opening: 41.1 (1,052)
  • Maximum Cargo Height at Liftgate Opening: 36.0 (942.3)
  • Minimum Cargo Height at Liftgate Opening: 35.7 (907.8)
  • Distance between Wheelhouse Interior Trim: 45.0 (1143)
  • SAE Cargo Volume:
  • Rear Seat Folded: 72.4 cu. ft. (2.05)
  • Rear Seat Upright: 31.7 cu. ft. (0.89)
  • Total Passenger plus Cargo Volume, (cu. ft. / cu. m): 150.4 cu. ft.

WHEELS

  • Standard (Sport)
  • Painted steel, Low Gloss Black painted
  • Size 17 x 7.5 in.
  • Sport S (Standard)
  • Fully painted cast-aluminum with High Gloss Tech Silver
  • Size 17 x 7.5 in.
  • Sport S (Optional)
  • Painted and polished cast-aluminum with Low Gloss Granite Crystal
  • Size 17 x 7.5 in.
  • Sahara (Standard)
  • Painted spokes with polished cast-aluminum
  • Size 18 x 7.5 in.
  • Sahara (Optional)
  • Painted High Gloss Technical Gray with polished cast-aluminum
  • Size 18 x 7.5 in.
  • Rubicon (Standard)
  • Painted pocket with Mid-Gloss paint and polished cast-aluminum
  • Size 17 x 7.5 in.
  • Rubicon (Optional)
  • Painted pocket with Mid-Gloss paint and polished cast-aluminum
  • Size 17 x 7.5 in.

TIRES

  • Sport (Standard)
  • Size and Type: P245/75R17, on/off-road, black sidewall
  • Mfr. and Model: Michelin LTX MS2, Bridgestone Dueler HT 685, Bridgestone Dueler AT RH-S, Goodyear Wrangler Adventure AT
  • Revs per Mile (km):
  • 665 (413) – Michelin LTX MS2
  • 661 (411) – Bridgestone Dueler HT 685 & AT RH-S
  • 668 (415) – Goodyear Wrangler Adventure AT

  • Sahara (Standard)
  • Size and Type: P255/70R18, on/off-road, OWL
  • Mfr. and Model: Bridgestone Dueler HT 685, Bridgestone Dueler AT RH-S, Goodyear Wrangler Adventure AT
  • Revs per Mile (km): 649 (403)

  • Rubicon (Standard)
  • Size and Type: LT285/70R17C, on/off-road, black sidewall
  • Mfr. and Model: BF Goodrich KO2 All-Terrain
  • Revs per Mile (km): 645 (401)
  • Four–wheel anti-lock brakes: Standard
  • Electronic stability control: Standard
  • All-speed traction control: Standard

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