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Land Rover Defender vs. Jeep Wrangler

When comparing the Land Rover Defender to the Jeep Wrangler, the Land Rover Defender has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Jeep Wrangler has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Land Rover Defender versus the Jeep Wrangler, the Jeep Wrangler is a better car than the Land Rover Defender.

Land Rover Defender versus Jeep Wrangler Pricing

A used 2023 Land Rover Defender ranges from $76,957 to $149,935 while a used 2023 Jeep Wrangler is priced between $35,002 to $58,438. For a new model, the Land Rover Defender's price is between $65,630 and $120,771, with the Jeep Wrangler priced between $35,288 and $55,990.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the Land Rover Defender’s base engine makes 296 horsepower, and the Jeep Wrangler base engine makes 285 horsepower. The Defender is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 476 miles. The Wrangler is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 438 miles. The Defender uses premium unleaded, and the Wrangler uses regular unleaded.

Hauling, Towing, and Off-Road Capabilities Comparison

The Land Rover Defender has the advantage of offering higher payload capacity, while the Jeep Wrangler has the advantage of offering higher ground clearance.

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2023 Land Rover Defender

2023 Jeep Wrangler

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$65,630 - $120,771

Used Asking Price:

$76,957 - $149,935

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

46.2%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$35,288 - $55,990

Used Asking Price:

$35,002 - $58,438

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

8.9%

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

8.1 / 10

Safety:

Not available

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

9.2 / 10

Reliability:

8.5 / 10

Retained Value:

9.8 / 10

Safety:

Not available

iSeeCars Rankings

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

6 / 25

Luxury Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

11 / 29

iSeeCars Rankings

1 / 24

Most Reliable Small SUVs

1 / 24

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

1 / 24
1 / 14
20 / 24

Summary Review

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Summary Review

The Jeep Wrangler is a compact SUV with off-road prowess few vehicles can match. The current Wrangler was redesigned for the 2018 model year, with new models costing an average of $41,959 and 3-year-old models averaging $34,489.

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Pros and Cons

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Pros and Cons

  • Exceptional off-road capability
  • Intuitive infotainment system
  • Powerful engine options

  • Pricing climbs quickly with higher trims and options
  • Fuel economy isn’t great
  • Lots of road and wind noise

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Trim Levels

110 30th Anniversary Edition, 110 75th Anniversary Edition, 110 Carpathian Edition, 110 S, 110 SE, 110 Standard, 110 V8, 110 X, 110 X-Dynamic SE, 130 First Edition, 130 S, 130 SE, 130 X, 130 X-Dynamic SE, 90 75th Anniversary Edition, 90 Carpathian Edition, 90 S, 90 SE, 90 V8, 90 X, 90 X-Dynamic SE

Trim Levels

Freedom, Rubicon, Sport, Sport S, Willys, Willys Sport

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years / 50000 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

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

296 hp @ 4000 rpm

Torque:

295 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.061 hp per pound

Towing Capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

285 hp @ 6400 rpm

Torque:

260 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.072 hp per pound

Towing Capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):

17 / 20 / 18

Range (city/hwy):

405 / 476 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

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Keyless Entry:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.6 inches

Front Leg Room:

39.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

60.8 inches

Rear Head Room:

40.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

39.1 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

59.2 inches

Cargo Space:

34 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

78.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

Not yet available

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

42.6 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.2 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

55.8 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:

4815 lbs

Width:

82.9 inches

Height:

77.4 inches

Length:

197.6 inches

Wheelbase:

118.9 inches

Ground Clearance:

9 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3948 lbs

Width:

73.9 inches

Height:

73.6 inches

Length:

166.8 inches

Wheelbase:

96.8 inches

Ground Clearance:

9.7 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted steel

Tire Size:

255/60R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted steel

Tire Size:

P245/75R17