2007 Jeep Wrangler 3.8 X vs. 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara Automatic
To start off, both 2007 Jeep Wrangler 3.8 X and 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara Automatic were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Wrangler 3.8 X (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara Automatic. (175 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Wrangler 3.8 X should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara Automatic.
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, 2007 Jeep Wrangler 3.8 X (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara Automatic. (296 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Wrangler 3.8 X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara Automatic. 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara Automatic has automatic transmission and 2007 Jeep Wrangler 3.8 X has manual transmission. 2007 Jeep Wrangler 3.8 X will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jeep Wrangler 3.8 X | 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara Automatic | |
| Make | Jeep | Jeep |
| Model | Wrangler | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 3958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 98.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
