Jeep Wrangler 2017 vs Ford Explorer 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Jeep Wrangler) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Ford Explorer) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 346 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
| Jeep Wrangler engine produces 11 HP more power than Ford Explorer, whereas torque is 254 NM more than Ford Explorer. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 12.4 | |
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The Jeep Wrangler is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jeep Wrangler consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Explorer, which means that by driving the Jeep Wrangler over 15,000 km in a year you can save 450 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 69 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 680 km on highway | ||
| Jeep Wrangler gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.99 m | |
| Height: | 1.87 m | 1.79 m | |
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Jeep Wrangler is smaller, but higher. Jeep Wrangler is 23 cm shorter than the Ford Explorer, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Jeep Wrangler is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 898 litres | 595 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2050 litres | no data | |
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Jeep Wrangler has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Jeep Wrangler has 303 litres more trunk space than the Ford Explorer. The Ford Explorer may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Ford Explorer scores higher in safety tests. The Ford Explorer scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 46 800 | 29 400 | |
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