Jeep Wrangler 2002 vs Land Rover Defender 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 113 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 18.6 seconds | |
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Jeep Wrangler is more dynamic to drive. Jeep Wrangler engine produces 30 HP more power than Land Rover Defender, but torque is 50 NM less than Land Rover Defender. Thanks to more power Jeep Wrangler reaches 100 km/h speed 6.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 11.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.4 l/100km | 11.2 l/100km | |
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The Land Rover Defender is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Jeep Wrangler consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Defender, which means that by driving the Jeep Wrangler over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Jeep Wrangler consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Defender. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Voyager, Jeep Cherokee, Dodge Grand Caravan | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Jeep Wrangler might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Jeep Wrangler engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.95 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 2.04 m | |
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Jeep Wrangler is smaller. Jeep Wrangler is 65 cm shorter than the Land Rover Defender, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Jeep Wrangler is 26 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1045 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jeep Wrangler is 1.4 metres less than that of the Land Rover Defender, which means Jeep Wrangler can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 3`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 7200 | |
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