JKThe fancy gizmos and generally stouter components put the JK ahead four to one. The JK appears to be a superior Jeep on paper. However, only seat time will reveal the real truth. Watch for a full test on the JK Wrangler soon.
Type: 3.8L V-6Description: 60-degree V-type, liquid-cooledDisplacement: 230.5ciBore x Stroke: 3.78 x 3.43Valve System: OHV, 12 valves, roller followers, hydraulic liftersFuel Injection: Sequential, multi-port, electronicConstruction: Cast-iron block, aluminum-alloy headsCompression Ratio: 9.6:1Power: 205hp at 5,200 rpmTorque: 240lb-ft at 4,000 rpmOil Capacity: 6 qt.Coolant Capacity: 13.36 qt.
Type: NSG 370-manual, six-speed overdrive Type: 42RLE-automatic, four-speed overdrive
Type: NV241 Command-TracLow-Range Ratio: 2.72:1Type: NV241OR Rock-TracLow-Range Ratio: 4.0:1
Overall Length: 152.8 in.Overall Width: 73.7 in.Overall Height: 70.9 in.Wheelbase: 95.4 in.Track, Front: 61.9 in.Track, Rear: 61.9 in.Approach Angle: 44.3 degrees Departure Angle: 40.4 degrees Curb Weight: 4,129 lbs. (Rubicon)Maximum Payload: 1,000 lbs.Front Axle to Ground: 10.5 in.Rear Axle to Ground: 10.2 in.Headroom: 41.3 in.Legroom: 41 in.
Front: Live axle, leading arms, coil springs, stabilizer bar, low-pressure gas-charged shocks (standard), monotube high-pressure gas-charged shocks (Rubicon). Active Sway Bar Disconnect System (ASDS), optionalRear: Live axle, trailing arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar, low-pressure gas-charged shocks (standard), monotube high-pressure gas-charged shocks (Rubicon)
Type: Power, recirculating ball with damperOverall Ratio: 16.7:1 in.Overall Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb): 34.9 ft.Steering Turns (lock-to-lock): 3.5 in.
Type: Power-assist, four-wheel ABS with on- and off-road calibrationsStability Control: Electronic, standardFront: 11.9 x 1.1 in., vented rotor Rear: 12.44 x 0.47 in., solid rotor