Ranger vs Wrangler

Ford · Jeep

1/4 Mile winner

Ranger

Beats the Wrangler by 0.24s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the Ranger beats the Wrangler comfortably, finishing 0.24 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Ranger thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

298 hp

285 hp

0–100 km/h

6.5s

6.8s

Top speed

180 km/h

Engine

2.3L Turbo Inline-4 / 2.7L V6

3.6L V6 Pentastar Gasoline

Fuel

Diesel

Petrol

Torque

400 - 540 Nm

353 Nm

Price

$35,000

$35,195

Simulated race times

Distance

Ranger

Wrangler

100 m

6.415s

6.542s

1/8 mile

9.622s

9.799s

1/4 mile

14.789s

15.028s

1 km

27.765s

28.091s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Ranger is $35,000 vs $35,195 for the Wrangler — a $195 gap. Power: Ranger makes 13 hp more (298 vs 285). 0–100 km/h: Ranger is 0.30s quicker (6.5s vs 6.8s).

FAQ

Which is faster, the Ranger or the Wrangler?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Ranger is faster, beating the Wrangler by 0.24 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Ranger vs the Wrangler?

The Ranger hits 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds, while the Wrangler does it in 6.8 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Ranger produces 298 hp; the Wrangler produces 285 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Ranger tops out at 180 km/h, and the Wrangler reaches 180 km/h.

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