Suzuki Samurai vs. Jeep Wrangler
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Suzuki Samurai and Jeep Wrangler 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 Suzuki Samurai and the Jeep Wrangler.
When comparing the Suzuki Samurai's and the Jeep Wrangler's specifications and ratings, the Suzuki Samurai has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Jeep Wrangler has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Suzuki Samurai's and the Jeep Wrangler's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Suzuki Samurai’s base engine makes 66 horsepower, and the Jeep Wrangler base engine makes 123 horsepower. The Samurai is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 260 miles. The Wrangler is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 270 miles.This gives the Suzuki Samurai the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Jeep Wrangler the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$10,234
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$12,313
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$19,521
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$12,313 - $23,638
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
0
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$8,656
Price Range:
$4,910 - $16,266
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$11,982
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$4,664 - $29,094
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
19
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
141,950
# Good or Great Deals:
3
Suzuki Samurai Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Jeep Wrangler Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
8.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Suzuki Samurai
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Wrangler
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
2.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.9 - 4.1
Suzuki Samurai Rankings
Not yet available
Jeep Wrangler Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 32Ranking
2 out of / 28Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
2 out of / 3Ranking
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3 out of / 32Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
4 out of / 32Ranking
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25 out of / 32Ranking
25 out of / 32Ranking
27 out of / 32Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Suzuki Samurai Trim Levels
JL
Jeep Wrangler Trim Levels
Rio Grande, S, Sahara, SE
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
66 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
76 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.032 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1000 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
123 hp @ 5250 rpm
Torque:
139 foot-lbs @ 3250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.042 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
2000 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 26 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
240 / 260 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 18 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
255 / 270 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
38.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2046 lbs
Width:
60.6 inches
Height:
64.6 inches
Length:
135 inches
Wheelbase:
79.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2934 lbs
Width:
66 inches
Height:
71.9 inches
Length:
151.9 inches
Wheelbase:
93.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Green
Emerald Green Pearl Metallic
Red
St Germain Red
White
Polar White
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gold
Not available
Gray
Not available
Orange
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Green
Emerald Green Pearl Metallic / Moss Green Pearl Metallic
Red
Poppy Red / Wildberry Pearl Metallic
White
Bright White
Black
Black
Blue
Aqua Pearl Metallic / Dark Montego Blue Pearl Metallic / Light Montego Blue Pearl Metallic / Medium Blue Pearl Metallic / Teal Pearl Metallic
Gold
Chargold II Satin Gold / Light Driftwood Satin Glow Metallic / Light Pearlstone Pearl Metallic
Gray
Dark Quartz Gray Metallic
Orange
Bright Mango Clearcoat
Silver
Dark Silver Metallic
