2020 Jeep Wrangler 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.5s
- Recon 4x4, 270 hp.
- Online source.
- 0-60: rank 90 of 135 SUVs (2020).
- Horsepower: rank 79 of 135 SUVs (2020).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recon 4x4 | 2.0L 4-cyl | 270 hp | 295 lb-ft | 4,175 lb | 129 | 15.5 | 6.5 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $38,695 |
| Unlimited Recon 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 270 hp | 295 lb-ft | 4,449 lb | 121 | 16.5 | 6.5 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $42,195 |
| Unlimited North Edition 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 270 hp | 295 lb-ft | 4,263 lb | 127 | 15.8 | 6.5 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | N/A |
| Unlimited Sahara 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | N/A | N/A | 4,263 lb | N/A | N/A | 7.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $38,645 |
| Unlimited Sahara High Altitude 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 270 hp | 295 lb-ft | 4,263 lb | 127 | 15.8 | 7.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $38,645 |
| Unlimited Sahara Altitude 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | N/A | N/A | 4,263 lb | N/A | N/A | 7.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | N/A |
| Unlimited Altitude 4WD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,196 lb | N/A | N/A | 7.1 sOnline | N/A | 4WD | $36,690 |
| Unlimited Rubicon Recon 4WD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,196 lb | N/A | N/A | 7.1 sOnline | N/A | 4WD | $46,950 |
| Unlimited High Altitude 4WD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,196 lb | N/A | N/A | 7.1 sOnline | N/A | 4WD | $49,750 |
| Black and Tan 4x4 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 285 hp | 260 lb-ft | 3,970 lb | 144 | 13.9 | 7.3 sOnline | 6-speed manual | 4WD | $28,295 |
| Freedom 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 285 hp | 260 lb-ft | 3,970 lb | 144 | 13.9 | 7.3 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $28,295 |
| Sport 4x4 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 285 hp | 260 lb-ft | 3,970 lb | 144 | 13.9 | 7.3 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $28,295 |
| Sport S 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 285 hp | 260 lb-ft | 3,970 lb | 144 | 13.9 | 7.3 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $28,295 |
| Willys 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 285 hp | 260 lb-ft | 3,970 lb | 144 | 13.9 | 7.3 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $28,295 |
| Willys Sport 4x4 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 285 hp | 260 lb-ft | 3,970 lb | 144 | 13.9 | 7.3 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $28,295 |
| Unlimited Sport 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 285 hp | 260 lb-ft | 4,196 lb | 136 | 14.7 | 7.3 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $31,795 |
| Unlimited Sport Altitude 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 285 hp | 260 lb-ft | 4,196 lb | 136 | 14.7 | 7.3 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $31,795 |
| Black & Tan SUV 2D 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 285 hp | 260 lb-ft | 4,196 lb | 136 | 14.7 | 7.3 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $36,735 |
| Rubicon 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 285 hp | 260 lb-ft | 4,160 lb | 137 | 14.6 | 7.3 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $38,695 |
| Unlimited Black & Tan 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 285 hp | 260 lb-ft | 4,196 lb | 136 | 14.7 | 7.3 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | N/A |
| Unlimited Black and Tan 4x4 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 285 hp | 260 lb-ft | 4,167 lb | 137 | 14.6 | 7.3 sOnline | 6-speed manual | 4WD | N/A |
| Unlimited Freedom 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 285 hp | 260 lb-ft | 4,196 lb | 136 | 14.7 | 7.3 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | N/A |
| Unlimited Rubicon 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 285 hp | 260 lb-ft | 4,478 lb | 127 | 15.7 | 7.3 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | N/A |
| Unlimited Sport S 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 285 hp | 260 lb-ft | 4,196 lb | 136 | 14.7 | 7.3 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | N/A |
| Unlimited Willys 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 285 hp | 260 lb-ft | 4,196 lb | 136 | 14.7 | 7.3 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | N/A |
| Unlimited Willys Sport 4x4 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 285 hp | 260 lb-ft | 4,196 lb | 136 | 14.7 | 7.3 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | N/A |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
3 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 17 | 285 hp | Black and Tan 4x4 | $28,295 | Base | $1,920 | Base |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 4 | 270 hp | Unlimited Sahara High Altitude 4WD | $38,645 | +$10,350 | $1,536 | -$384 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 2 | N/A | Unlimited Sahara 4WD | $38,645 | $0 | $1,536 | -$384 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 21 | Freedom 4WD | $28,295 | 6.5 s |
| 6-speed manual | 2 | Black and Tan 4x4 | $28,295 | 7.3 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Black and Tan 4x4: 285 hp, 20 mpg, $28,295. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Traverse | L FWD | 310 hp | 21 mpg | $29,800 | 6.4 s |
| Kia Sorento | LX V6 FWD | 290 hp | 22 mpg | $30,590 | 6.2 s |
| Dodge Durango | SXT Plus RWD | 293 hp | 21 mpg | $30,795 | 7.0 s |
| Kia Telluride | LX FWD | 291 hp | 23 mpg | $31,890 | 6.9 s |
| Hyundai Palisade | SE FWD | 291 hp | 22 mpg | $31,975 | 6.4 s |
Wrangler by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2020 Jeep Wrangler: 0.7 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2020 Jeep Wrangler.
| Measure | 2020 Jeep Wrangler | 2020 Jeep Gladiator |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Recon 4x4 | Overland 4x4 |
| 0-60 | 6.5 s | 7.2 s |
| Basis | Online | Online |
| Horsepower | 270 hp | 285 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,175 lb | 4,720 lb |
| hp per ton | 129 | 121 |
| lb per hp | 15.5 | 16.6 |
| MSRP | $38,695 | $40,395 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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