You may get different mileage.
The turbocharged 2.0-liter engine is the best choice if you want to get the 2018 Jeep Wrangler at the lowest fuel consumption. For a combined EPA rating 24 mpg, the two-door model can get 23 mpg in the city and 25 mpg highway. The four-door model returns 22 mpg in the city, 24 highway mpg, and 22 combined.
The numbers are positive for the turbo 2.0-liter Wrangler. However, the actual savings might not be as significant. Customers will pay more for the turbocharged engine than the naturally aspirated engine V6 (roughly $1,000 more over the V6 auto, and $3,000 over V6 with a manuel). Premium fuel is required to power the engine. This can easily erase any fuel savings.
Wrangler owners also get more torque from the turbocharged engine, but less horsepower. The four-cylinder engine produces 268 horsepower, 295 pound-feet torque and the V6 produces 285 HP and 260 lb/ft. The V6 engine can be equipped with either an eight-speed automatic or a six speed manual transmission. The only available gearbox for the 2.0-liter engine is the eight-speed transmission.
The Jeep Wrangler is a popular SUV that’s suitable for both avid off-roaders and casual users. The JL Wrangler has many other improvements over the JK model. Not only is the fuel economy one of them, but so are the interior and exterior. Although the V6 engine is not a slouch, the added torque will be a big draw for off-road enthusiasts.
The Wrangler is an affordable off-road vehicle with a starting price just $26,995. Customers won’t be discouraged by the fuel economy differences between V8 V6 and four-cylinder Wranglers. Dropping $57.310 for a Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon might cause cardiac arrest.