2008 Jeep Wrangler 3.8 Unlimited vs. 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 3.8
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Wrangler 3.8 Unlimited and 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 3.8 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 3.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 3.8 (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Wrangler 3.8 Unlimited. (196 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 3.8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Wrangler 3.8 Unlimited. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Wrangler 3.8 Unlimited weights approximately 1 kg more than 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 3.8.
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, 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 3.8 (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Wrangler 3.8 Unlimited. (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 3.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Wrangler 3.8 Unlimited.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Wrangler 3.8 Unlimited | 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 3.8 | |
| Make | Jeep | Jeep |
| Model | Wrangler | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3777 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1949 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
