Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 392 vs. Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 392 and Jeep Wrangler Rubicon contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 392 and the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon.
When comparing the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 392's and the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon's specifications and ratings, the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 392 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value and interior volume. The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 392 and Jeep Wrangler Rubicon have the same overall quality score Based on this comparison of the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 392's and the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon's specifications and ratings, the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is a better car than the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 392.
Pricing: A used 2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 392 ranges from $57,969 to $82,774 while a used 2022 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is priced between $29,993 to $44,126.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 392 loses 36.1 percent of its value and the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon loses 35.6 percent of its value. This means the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon retains 0.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 392.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and Jeep Wrangler is 8.5 out of 10. With both vehicles earning the same number they are extremely competitive in their vehicle segment. Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is ranked 2 out of 32 Best Midsize SUVs and Jeep Wrangler is ranked 1 out of 32, with their respective reliability, retained value, and safety ratings used to break the tie, in that order.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and Jeep Wrangler is 8.2 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 392’s base engine makes 470 horsepower, and the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon base engine makes 285 horsepower. The Rubicon 392 is rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 366 miles. The Rubicon is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 438 miles. This gives the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 392. The Rubicon 392 uses premium unleaded, and the Rubicon uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are midsize SUVs, the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 392 has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and rear leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
79595
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
34578
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
27400 - 40325
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
42000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
34578
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
27400 - 40325
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
66671
Price Range:
57969 - 82774
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
31821
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
25159 - 43117
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
66
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
18
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
36294
Price Range:
29993 - 44126
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
31821
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
25159 - 43117
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
37
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
6
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Jeep Wrangler Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 392
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
12.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
5.7 - 13.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.245
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
13.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
5.7 - 13.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.103
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
18.271130603646217
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
7.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.0 - 25.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
18.759747072017884
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
7.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.0 - 25.6
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 32Ranking
2 out of / 32Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
2 out of / 3Ranking
3 out of / 32Ranking
3 out of / 32Ranking
4 out of / 32Ranking
4 out of / 32Ranking
10 out of / 32Ranking
25 out of / 32Ranking
26 out of / 32Ranking
28 out of / 32Jeep Wrangler Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 32Ranking
1 out of / 28Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 32Ranking
2 out of / 32Ranking
2 out of / 32Ranking
2 out of / 28Ranking
3 out of / 32Ranking
3 out of / 32Ranking
9 out of / 32Ranking
9 out of / 32Ranking
21 out of / 32Ranking
24 out of / 32Ranking
25 out of / 32Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Trim Levels
High Altitude, High Tide, Rubicon, Sahara, Sahara Altitude, Sport, Sport Altitude, Sport RHD, Sport S, Willys, Willys Sport
Other Jeep Wrangler Trim Levels
Sport, Sport S, Willys, Willys Sport
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
470 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
470 foot-lbs @ 4300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.092 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
285 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
13 / 17 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
280 / 366 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 25 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
298 / 438 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.8 inches
Cargo Space:
27.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
67.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
131 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
41.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Cargo Space:
31.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
72.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
150.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5103 lbs
Width:
73.9 inches
Height:
74.5 inches
Length:
188.4 inches
Wheelbase:
118.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
10.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4222 lbs
Width:
73.9 inches
Height:
73.6 inches
Length:
166.8 inches
Wheelbase:
96.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
10.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
LT285/70R17C
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
LT285/70R17C
