Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified.
| Engine | 3.6-Liter, DOHC V-6 | |
| Availability | Standard on all models | |
| Type and Description | 60° V-type, liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement | 220 cu. in. (3604 cu. cm) | |
| Bore x Stroke | 3.78 x 3.27 (96 x 83) | |
| Valve System | Chain-driven DOHC, 24 valves and hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers | |
| Fuel Injection | Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless | |
| Construction | Aluminum deep-skirt block, aluminum alloy heads | |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | |
| Power (SAE net) | 285 hp (209 kW) at 6,400 rpm | |
| Torque (SAE net) | 260 lb.-ft. (353 N•m) at 4,800 rpm | |
| Max. Engine Speed | 6,600 erpm (electronically limited) | |
| Fuel Requirement | Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R + M)/2 | |
| Oil Capacity | 6.0 qt. (5.7L) | |
| Coolant Capacity | 14 qt. (13.25L) | |
| Emission Controls | Dual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features(a) | |
| Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy) | Automatic | 17 / 21 |
| Manual 4x4 | 17 / 21 | |
| (a) Meets NAS [BIN 4+(ULEV II+)] for all 50 states, no unique emissions package for 13 state emissions |
| Transmission | NSG 370 MANUAL, SIX-SPEED OVERDRIVE | W5A580 AUTOMATIC, FIVE-SPEED OVERDRIVE |
| Availability | Standard on all models | Standard on all models |
| Description | Synchronized in all forward gears and Reverse, multi-rail shift system with top-mounted shift lever | Adaptive electronic control or Electronic Range Select (ERS) driver-interactive manual control and electronically modulated torque converter clutch |
| Clutch | Hydraulic actuation | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 4.46 | 3.59 |
| 2nd | 2.61 | 2.19 |
| 3rd | 1.72 | 1.41 |
| 4th | 1.25 | 1 |
| 5th | 1 | 0.83 |
| 6th | 0.797 | - |
| Reverse | 4.06 | 3.16 |
| Axle Ratio | 3.21 standard | 3.06:1 |
| 3.73 optional (4.10 Rubicon) | ||
| Overall Top Gear | 2.53 standard | 2.54 |
| 2.95 optional (3.24 Rubicon) |
| Transfer Case | NV241 COMMAND-TRAC® | NV241OR ROCK-TRAC® |
| Type | Part-time | Part-time, heavy-duty |
| Operating Modes | 2WD High; 4WD High; Neutral; 4WD Low | 2WD High; 4WD High; Neutral; 4WD Low |
| Low-range Ratio | 2.72:1 | 4.0:1 |
| Center Differential Type | None | None |
| Axle Ratio | 3.21 standard, 3.73 optional (3.73 standard Rubicon w/automatic) | |
| 4.10 standard Rubicon w/manual (optional for automatic) | ||
| Overall Top-gear | 2.53 standard, 2.95 optional (2.95 standard Rubicon w/automatic | |
| 3.24 standard Rubicon w/manual (optional for automatic) |
| Electrical System | 2012 Jeep Wrangler |
| Availability | 160-amp |
| Battery | 600 CCA, maintenance free |
| Dimensions & Capacities(a) | 2012 Jeep Wrangler | ||
| Wheelbase | 95.4 (2424.1) | ||
| Track | Front | 61.9 (1572.3) | |
| Rear | 61.9 (1572.3) | ||
| Overall Length | 152.8 (3881.2) | ||
| Overall Width (with mirrors) | 73.7 (1872.9) | ||
| Overall Height, Hardtop | 70.9 (1800.1) | ||
| Overhang | Front | 26.7 (679.2) | |
| Rear | 30.6 (777.9) | ||
| Approach Angle | P225/75R16 | 40.8° | |
| P245/75R16 | 40.8° | ||
| P255/75R17 | 43.8° | ||
| P255/70R18 | 44.6° | ||
| LT255/75R17 | 44.3° | ||
| Breakover Angle | P225/75R16 | 21.8° | |
| P245/75R16 | 23.1° | ||
| P255/75R17 | 24.9° | ||
| P255/70R18 | 25.5° | ||
| LT255/75R17 | 25.4° | ||
| Departure Angle | P225/75R16 | 37.4° | |
| P245/75R16 | 38.7° | ||
| P255/75R17 | 40.3° | ||
| P255/70R18 | 40.6° | ||
| LT255/75R17 | 40.4° | ||
| Axle to Ground (inches) | P225/75R16 | Front | 9.1 |
| Rear | 8.8 | ||
| P245/75R16 | Front | 9.6 | |
| Rear | 9.4 | ||
| P255/75R17 | Front | 10.3 | |
| Rear | 10.1 | ||
| P255/70R18 | Front | 10.6 | |
| Rear | 10.3 | ||
| LT255/75R17 | Front | 10.5 | |
| Rear | 10.2 | ||
| Curb Weight, lbs., Estimated | Wrangler Sport | Manual Transmission | 3,760 lbs. (1403 kg) |
| Automatic Transmission | 3,785 lbs. (1413 kg) | ||
| Wrangler Sahara | Manual Transmission | 3,951 lbs. (1475 kg) | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3,976 lbs. (1484 kg) | ||
| Wrangler Rubicon | Manual Transmission | 4,104 lbs. (1532 kg) | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4,129 lbs. (1541 kg) | ||
| Maximum Payload (includes Occupants and Cargo) | 1,000 lbs. (454 kg) | ||
| Fuel Tank Capacity, gal. (L) | 2WD | 18.6 gallons |
| Accomodations | Front Row | Rear Row |
| Seating Capacity | 2 | 2 |
| Head Room | 41.3 (1048.4) | 40.3 (1024.6) |
| Leg room | 41.0 (1041.4) | 35.6 (904.2) |
| Shoulder room | 55.8 (1416.7) | 61.6 (1565.9) |
| Hip room | 55.6 (1412.8) | 44.7 (1135.6) |
| Seat Travel | Driver — 9.4 (239.5) | |
| Passenger — 9.4 (239.5) | ||
| Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 54.6 (1.55) | 48.3 (1.367) |
| Cargo Volume | 2012 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Cargo Volume cubic ft. (cu. m) | Rear Seat Installed | 56.5 cu. ft. (1.60) |
| Rear Seat Removed | 61.2 cu. ft. (1.73) | |
| Behind Rear Seat | 17.15 cu. ft. (0.19) | |
| Cargo Width at Swing-Gate Opening | Maximum | 58.7 (1491.0) |
Minimum | 41.2 (1046.5) | |
| Cargo Height at Swing-Gate Opening | Maximum | 37.1 (942.3) |
| Minimum | 37.0 (939.8) | |
| Distance Between Wheelhouses | 44.7 (1135.4) |
| Body and Chasssis | 2012 Jeep Wrangler |
| Layout | Longitudinal front engine, four-wheel drive |
| Construction | Ladder-type frame, open steel body |
| Suspension | 2012 Jeep Wrangler |
| Front | Live axle, leading arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar, low-pressure (on 16-in. wheel packages) gas-charged shock absorbers — Standard |
| Monotube high-pressure (on 17- and 18-in. wheel packages) gas-charged shock absorbers — Standard | |
| Electronic Sway-Bar Disconnect System — Standard, Rubicon | |
| Rear | Live axle, trailing arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar, low-pressure (on 16-in. wheel packages) gas-charged shock absorbers — Standard |
| Monotube high-pressure (on 17- and 18-in. wheel packages) gas-charged shock absorbers — Standard |
| Steering | 2012 Jeep Wrangler |
| Type | Power, recirculating ball with damper |
| Overall Ratio | 16.7:1 overall |
| Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) | 34.9 ft. (10.62 m) |
| Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) | 3.5 |
| Wheels | Wrangler Sport | Wrangler Sahara | Wrangler Rubicon |
| Availability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Type and Material | Painted steel | Painted cast-aluminum | Painted cast-aluminum |
| Size | 16 x 7.0 in. | 18 x 7.5 in. | 17 x 7.5 in. |
| Tires | Wrangler Sport | Wrangler Sahara | Wrangler Rubicon |
| Availability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Size and Type | P225/75R16, on/off-road, black sidewall | P255/70R18, on/off-road, OWL | LT255/75R17, on/off-road, black sidewall |
| Manufacturer and Model | Goodyear Wrangler ST | Bridgestone Dueler 693 | BF Goodrich Mud Terrain |
| Revs per Mile (km) | 712 (1146) | 653 (1051) | 650 (1046) |
| Brakes | 2012 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Availability | Standard on all models | |
| Front | Size and Type | 11.9 x 1.1 (302 x 28) vented rotor with 2.6 (66) single-piston floating caliper |
Swept Area | 234.3 in. | |
| Rear | Size and Type | 12.44 x 0.47 (316 x 12) solid rotor with 1.9 (48) single-piston floating caliper |
Swept Area | 202.6 in. | |
| Power Assist Type | 10 (254) single-diaphragm vacuum | |
| Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) with On- and Off-road Calibrations | Standard |
| TOWING CAPACITIES | |||||||||||
| WRANGLER SPORT 4WD | |||||||||||
| Engine | Trans Type | Transmission | Axle Ratio | Payload | Base Wt. | Base Wt. Front | Base Wt. Rear | GAWR Front | GAWR Rear | GCWR | Max Trailer |
| 3.6L V-6 gas (EGT) | M6 | NSG370 6-SPD MANUAL (DEH) | 3.21 | 1000 | 3879 | 1966 | 1913 | 2775 | 3200 | 6029 | 2000 |
| 3.6L V-6 gas (EGT) | M6 | NSG370 6-SPD MANUAL (DEH) | 3.73 | 1000 | 3879 | 1966 | 1913 | 2775 | 3200 | 6029 | 2000 |
| 3.6L V-6 gas (EGT) | A5 | WA580 5-SPD AUTO (DGL) | 3.21 | 1000 | 3892 | 1961 | 1931 | 2775 | 3200 | 6042 | 2000 |
| 3.6L V-6 gas (EGT) | A5 | WA580 5-SPD AUTO (DGL) | 3.73 | 1000 | 3892 | 1961 | 1931 | 2775 | 3200 | 6042 | 2000 |
| 1. GCWR = Base Weight + Maximum Trailer Weight + 150 lbs. for driver. | |||||||||||
| WRANGLER SAHARA 4WD | |||||||||||
| Engine | Trans Type | Transmission | Axle Ratio | Payload | Base Wt. | Base Wt. Front | Base Wt. Rear | GAWR Front | GAWR Rear | GCWR | Max Trailer |
| 3.6L V-6 gas (EGT) | M6 | NSG370 6-SPD MANUAL (DEH) | 3.21 | 880 | 4055 | 2035 | 2021 | 2775 | 3200 | 6205 | 2000 |
| 3.6L V-6 gas (EGT) | M6 | NSG370 6-SPD MANUAL (DEH) | 3.73 | 880 | 4055 | 2035 | 2021 | 2775 | 3200 | 6205 | 2000 |
| 3.6L V-6 gas (EGT) | A5 | WA580 5-SPD AUTO (DGL) | 3.21 | 880 | 4069 | 2030 | 2039 | 2775 | 3200 | 6219 | 2000 |
| 3.6L V-6 gas (EGT) | A5 | WA580 5-SPD AUTO (DGL) | 3.73 | 880 | 4069 | 2030 | 2039 | 2775 | 3200 | 6219 | 2000 |
| 1. GCWR = Base Weight + Maximum Trailer Weight + 150 lbs. for driver. | |||||||||||
| WRANGLER RUBICON® 4WD | |||||||||||
| Engine | Trans Type | Transmission | Axle Ratio | Payload | Base Wt. | Base Wt. Front | Base Wt. Rear | GAWR Front | GAWR Rear | GCWR | Max Trailer |
| 3.6L V-6 gas (EGT) | M6 | NSG370 6-SPD MANUAL (DEH) | 4.10 | 892 | 4132 | 2084 | 2049 | 2775 | 3200 | 6282 | 2000 |
| 3.6L V-6 gas (EGT) | A5 | WA580 5-SPD AUTO (DGV) | 3.73 | 892 | 4146 | 2079 | 2067 | 2775 | 3200 | 6296 | 2000 |
| 3.6L V-6 gas (EGT) | A5 | WA580 5-SPD AUTO (DGV) | 4.10 | 892 | 4146 | 2079 | 2067 | 2775 | 3200 | 6296 | 2000 |
| 1. GCWR = Base Weight + Maximum Trailer Weight + 150 lbs. for driver. |
What does a 2
Depending on the year, trim, door count, and engine specifications, a Jeep Wrangler's curb weight can be anywhere between 2,855 lbs (1,295 Kg) and 5,222 lbs (2,369 Kg).
How much does a four door Jeep Wrangler weigh?
Jeep Wrangler 2-Door:
Jeep Wrangler Islander 4×4: 3,948 pounds. Jeep Wrangler Willys 4×4: 3,948 pounds. Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4×4: 3,948 pounds. Jeep Wrangler Freedom 4×4: 3,948 pounds.
How much does a fully loaded Jeep Wrangler weigh?
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): 5,000 pounds. Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR): 8,016 pounds. Wheelbase: 96.8 inches. Front/Rear Track: 62.9/62.9 inches.
How much does a Jeep Wrangler weigh to tow?
Every 4-door version of the Jeep Wrangler comes with a towing capability of 3,500 lbs from the standard 3.6L Pentastar® V6, available 2.0-liter Turbocharged engine, or 3.0L EcoDiesel engine. Going for a 2-door Jeep Wrangler decreases the towing capacity to 2,000 lbs but offers a different level in style.