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2008 Jeep Wrangler
2005 Jeep TJ

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2008 Jeep Wrangler
MSRP $19,995 - $30,595
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2005 Jeep TJ
MSRP $23,025 - $33,365
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas V6
Gas I6 Gas 4-Cyl
Displacement
3.8L/231
4.0L/242 2.4L/148
Fuel System
SMPI
SMPI
Horsepower
202 hp @ 5000 rpm
190 hp @ - TBD - rpm TBD hp
Torque
237 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
235 ft-lb @ - TBD - rpm TBD ft-lb
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
14.1 L/100 km
15.4 - 16.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
10.3 - 10.8 L/100 km
11.6 - 12.2 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
10.3 - 14.1 L/100 km
11.6 - 16.8 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L
72.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc Front Disc Rear Drum
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Optional
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Navigation System
Standard
Not Available
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Not Available
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Optional
Optional
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Not Available
Power Door Locks
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Optional
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
4 - 5
4
Front Head Room
1,049 mm
1,039 - 1,074 mm
Front Leg Room
1,041 mm
1,044 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,417 mm
1,318 mm
Rear Head Room
1,024 - 1,026 mm
1,001 - 1,031 mm
Rear Leg Room
904 - 945 mm
886 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,443 - 1,565 mm
1,455 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,423 - 2,946 mm
2,372 mm
Length, Overall
4,138 - 4,684 mm
3,947 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,877 - 2,103 mm
1,694 mm
Height, Overall
1,798 - 1,839 mm
1,768 - 1,806 mm
Min Ground Clearance
221 - 259 mm
224 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,697 - 1,959 kg
N/A
Front Tire Size
LT255/75R17 P255/70R18 P245/75R16 P255/75R17 P225/75R16
30 x 9.5R15 LT245/75R16E P225/75R15
Rear Tire Size
LT255/75R17 P255/70R18 P245/75R16 P255/75R17 P225/75R16
30 x 9.5R15 LT245/75R16E P225/75R15
Sun/Moon Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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