2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon vs. 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport S

To start off, both 2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon and 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport S were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon and 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport S are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 281 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport S weights approximately 66 kg more than 2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon.

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, both vehicles can yield 353 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

Compare all specifications:

2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport S
Make Jeep Jeep
Model Wrangler Wrangler
Year Released 2013 2013
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 281 HP 281 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 353 Nm 353 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83 mm 83 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type 6-speed manual 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1874 kg 1940 kg
Vehicle Length 4161 mm 4684 mm
Vehicle Width 1872 mm 1877 mm
Vehicle Height 1839 mm 1798 mm
Wheelbase Size 2423 mm 2946 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.3 L/100km 9.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.7 L/100km 13.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 85 L


 

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