2006 Jeep Wrangler SE vs. 2006 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport
To start off, both 2006 Jeep Wrangler SE and 2006 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,960 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport (175 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2006 Jeep Wrangler SE. (147 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport should accelerate faster than 2006 Jeep Wrangler SE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport weights approximately 119 kg more than 2006 Jeep Wrangler SE. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport (296 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jeep Wrangler SE. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jeep Wrangler SE.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jeep Wrangler SE | 2006 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport | |
| Make | Jeep | Jeep |
| Model | Wrangler | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2425 cc | 3960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 147 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 98.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
