2006 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Jeep Wrangler. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Jeep Wrangler would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 2006 Jeep Wrangler. (175 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2006 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1102 kg more than 2006 Jeep Wrangler. 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jeep Wrangler. (296 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jeep Wrangler.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Jeep Wrangler | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Jeep | Land Rover |
Model | Wrangler | Range Rover |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3960 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 624 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2672 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4973 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2891 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 104 L |