Volkswagen Beetle vs Jeep Wrangler
Overview | |
MSRP$20,220 | MSRP$31,995 |
Average price$14,529 | Average price$28,469 |
Listings1548 | Listings9380 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryAs Volkswagen prepares to 86 the Beetle in favor of its new retro retread, the electric I.D. Buzz, it has decided to use the little nod to nostalgia as one of the promotional platforms for its new 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. With a new combustion cycle developed at VW, this larger engine offers the Beetle some extra economy for its final lap. But rather than letting the Beetle fade into iconic history, VW has a last blast to bestow in the form of a special “Coast” edition that comes with a unique trim treatment and paint job. | |
Reviews SummaryVerdict: The Jeep Wrangler is still one of the best off-roading vehicles available, and the 4xe's plug-in hybrid powertrain offers fuel-saving capability, along with plenty of low-end, all-electric torque. While still a bit of a bear to drive on paved roads, few vehicles offer the sort of style and rugged performance that a Wrangler 4xe does. The Jeep Wrangler has been the star of the off-roading show for decades, only recently facing real competition in the form of the Ford Bronco. Now five years into its fourth generation, the venerable Wrangler gets a mid-cycle refresh that focuses on technology, safety, and refinement—with just a splash of upgraded capability thrown in for good measure. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 174 hp I4 | Engine |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower174 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City26 | MPG City |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 174 hp I4 | Engine Name3.6L 285 hp V6 |
Torque184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque260 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
Horsepower174 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower285 hp @ 6400 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | Drivetrain4X4 |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity4 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.4 cu ft | Cargo Space31.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight3020 lbs | Curb Weight4012 lbs |
Height58.6 in | Height73.6 in |
Length168.8 in | Length166.8 in |
Width71.9 in | Width73.9 in |
Wheelbase100.1 in | Wheelbase96.8 in |
Maximum Payload761 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $20,220 | $31,995 |
Average price | $14,529 | $28,469 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.4 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | As Volkswagen prepares to 86 the Beetle in favor of its new retro retread, the electric I.D. Buzz, it has decided to use the little nod to nostalgia as one of the promotional platforms for its new 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. With a new combustion cycle developed at VW, this larger engine offers the Beetle some extra economy for its final lap. But rather than letting the Beetle fade into iconic history, VW has a last blast to bestow in the form of a special “Coast” edition that comes with a unique trim treatment and paint job. | Verdict: The Jeep Wrangler is still one of the best off-roading vehicles available, and the 4xe's plug-in hybrid powertrain offers fuel-saving capability, along with plenty of low-end, all-electric torque. While still a bit of a bear to drive on paved roads, few vehicles offer the sort of style and rugged performance that a Wrangler 4xe does. The Jeep Wrangler has been the star of the off-roading show for decades, only recently facing real competition in the form of the Ford Bronco. Now five years into its fourth generation, the venerable Wrangler gets a mid-cycle refresh that focuses on technology, safety, and refinement—with just a splash of upgraded capability thrown in for good measure. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 174 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | FWD | |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 4 |
Horsepower | 174 hp @ 5000 rpm | |
MPG City | 26 | |
MPG Highway | 33 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 174 hp I4 | 3.6L 285 hp V6 |
Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 260 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
Horsepower | 174 hp @ 5000 rpm | 285 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | 4X4 |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | |
MPG Highway | 33 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 4 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.4 cu ft | 31.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3020 lbs | 4012 lbs |
Height | 58.6 in | 73.6 in |
Length | 168.8 in | 166.8 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 73.9 in |
Wheelbase | 100.1 in | 96.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 761 lbs | |
Number of doors | 2 | 2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | |
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